Journalism and Popular CulturePeter Dahlgren, Colin Sparks, Professor Colin Sparks Sage Publications (CA), 16 janv. 1992 - 224 pages In counterpoint to conventional examinations of images of journalism which tend to concentrate on its informational role in the political process, this book provides a lively analysis of journalism in its other guise - as entertainment. In a series of interrelated studies, the authors examine the theoretical problems in assessing popular journalism and consider common examples of its manifestations - its relationship to media stars, the coverage of sport, and the presentation of news in a popular' form. |