Don-t Dream It-s Over : Reimagining Journalism in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Author:JOHNSON Emma / TISO Giovanni / ILLINGWORTH
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ISBN:9780473364946
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Publication Date:July 2016
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Pages:360
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Binding:Paperback
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Publisher:Freerange Press
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Country of Publication:New Zealand
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Lay-offs. Political influence. Online convergence and new digital platforms. The rise of citizen journalism, social media, clickbait and PR. Funding cuts, sponsored news and regulations. The erosion of mainstream media . . . Journalism is operating in unprecedented territory.
Dont Dream Its Over is a multi-author book that explores the many challenges and opportunities facing journalism in Aotearoa. Prominent journalists, academics and commentators candidly share their views and experiences of this rapidly changing industry.
The book examines the strengths and weaknesses of current media practices and how journalism might flourish in the future. The collective, in-depth discussion seeks new directions to enhance journalisms role as the fourth estate and reviews the critical role it plays in a healthy democracy.
The contributors include Peter Arnett, Brent Edwards, Mihingarangi Forbes, Toby Morris, Paula Penfold, Nicky Hager, Morgan Godfery, Simon Wilson, Cate Honor Brett, Sara Vui-Talitu and many more.
Featured in the 10 October 2016 New Zealand Newsletter.
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