Books in the Mass Communication & Journalism series

Moving beyond previous studies which have tended to discuss the legal issues related to media freedom alone, this book takes a broader approach, examining media structure, ownership, policy, economics, company conduct, law and regulation - all important indicators of how well the mass media serve contemporary democracies.

Since the 1990s journalism education programs have expanded exponentially around the world, but media freedom has not. This volume assesses journalism education and the challenging environment in which it is delivered in countries with a partly free or not free status according to global press freedom.

Bringing together a variety of viewpoints and perspectives on evaluating media assistance, this title offers a critical reflection on the theories and tools of measurements that are used by the academic, donor, and civil society communities.

Beginning with a preface by Richard Blair, Orwell's son, George Orwell Now! brings together thirteen chapters by leading international scholars in four thematic sections. Peter Stansky, in an Afterword, argues that Orwell is now more relevant than ever before.

This book advances research on media accountability and transparency, and also offers innovative perspectives for newsrooms, media policy-makers, and journalism educators. Its systematic comparative design makes it an unprecedented venture in international journalism studies.

Brings together the writings of more than twenty international academics to explore the rapidly expanding field of literary journalism - a term the editors view as disputed terrain. This book is suitable for the students of journalism, media studies, literary studies, and culture and communication.

Features leading scholars, educators, and media makers to explore approaches to thinking about, examining, and evaluating news media and civic engagement around these fundamental questions: what are the pressing issues in news, media, and culture in a converged, digital, and global media age?