TY - BOOK AU - Wahl-Jorgensen,Karin AU - Hanitzsch,Thomas TI - The handbook of journalism studies T2 - International Communication Association (ICA) handbook series SN - 9780203877685 (ebook) PY - 2009/// CY - New York, London PB - Routledge KW - Journalism KW - Media Studies KW - ukslc KW - Media studies KW - thema KW - Communication studies KW - News media & journalism KW - Media studies: Journalism KW - lcsh N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web N2 - This handbook charts the growing area of journalism studies, exploring the current state of theory and setting an agenda for future research in an international context; This Handbook charts the growing area of journalism studies, exploring the current state of theory and setting an agenda for future research in an international context. The volume is structured around theoretical and empirical approaches, and covers scholarship on news production and organizations; news content; journalism and society; and journalism in a global context. Emphasizing comparative and global perspectives, each chapter explores: Key elements, thinkers, and texts Historical context Current state of the art Methodological issues Merits and advantages of the approach/area of studies Limitations and critical issues of the approach/area of studies Directions for future research Offering broad international coverage from top-tier contributors, this volume ranks among the first publications to serve as a comprehensive resource addressing theory and scholarship in journalism studies. As such, the Handbook of Journalism Studies is a must-have resource for scholars and graduate students working in journalism, media studies, and communication around the globe UR - http://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=WestLondon&isbn=9780203877685 ER -