Journalism in Britain

"What might have been a forbidding chronological slog is thoroughly enlivened by Conboy′s thematic approach, shot through with passion and rigour in equal measure. This is a book written with a commitment to the importance of history for the present; it will undeniably cultivate the same commitment in its readers."<strong><em><br/>- Chris Atton, Edinburgh Napier University<br/><br/></em></strong>"An authoritative and accessible introduction to the history of journalism. Excellent resource for undergraduates."<strong><em></em></strong><strong><br/><em>- Philip Dixon</em></strong><em><strong></strong><strong>, Southampton Solent University</strong></em><p><em><strong></strong></em></p><p>A firm grasp of journalism′s development and contribution to social and political debates is a cornerstone of any media studies education. This book teaches students that essential historical literacy, providing a full overview of how changes in the ownership, emphasis and technologies of journalism in Britain have been motivated by social, economic and cultural shifts among readerships and markets.</p><p>Covering journalism′s enduring questions - political coverage, the influence of advertising, the sensationalization of news coverage, the popular market and the economic motives of the owners of newspapers - this book is a comprehensive, articulate and rich account of how the mediascape of modern Britain has been shaped. </p>