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Local Journalism & Local Media Making The Local News
Paperback Edition: 2/2006
The local media - local newspapers and radio, regional television, cable television and local news on the internet - represents a diverse and rapidly-changing sector of the British media landscape. Bringing together media academics, local journalists and other media professionals, this text presents a thorough,
up-to-date and authoritative account of recent developments and future prospects for Britain's local newspapers, local media and local journalism. Drawing on current research and relevant literature, the book covers: key developments in the local media scene; the distinctive editorial format of local newspapers; news sources and other sources available to local journalists; recent developments in media policy; online journalism; ethics and regulations; and, the impact of new technology. Situating the study within the context of local, national and multi-national media networks, this unique text provides students with a well-written and wide-ranging assessment of all aspects of the local media in the UK and as such, will be a welcome addition to the current literature.
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