Books by Martin Conboy

A fresh, cutting-edge account of the mediascape of modern Britain from a key name in journalism studies in the UK.

Examining four popular tabloid newspapers, this book talks about the variety of linguistics strategies they use to depict contemporary Britain. It also considers how this imaginary community of the British nation is drawn through themes, such as 'outsiders' and 'insiders', women, celebrity, history and politics.

Martin Conboy explores the complex and dynamic relationship between the popular press and popular culture. He argues for the importance of an historical perspective in understanding the contemporary relationship between the popular and the press. The book concludes with an analysis of the popular press in a globalized media environment.

Traditional news values no longer hold, infotainment has the day. Journalism is in a terminal state of decline. Or so some contemporary commentators would argue. Although there has been a great diversity in format and ownership over time, Conboy demonstrates the surprising continuity of concerns in the history of journalism.