Fourth Estate

Journalism in Twentieth-Century Ireland

AvMark O'Brien

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

This book examines the history of journalists and journalism in twentieth-century Ireland. While many media institutions have been subjected to historical scrutiny, the professional and organisational development of journalists, the changing practices of journalism, and the contribution of journalists and journalism to the evolution of modern Ireland have not. This book rectifies the deficit by mapping the development of journalism in Ireland from the late 1880s to today. Placing the experiences of journalists and the practice of journalism at the heart of its analysis, it examines, for the first time, the work of journalists within the ever-changing context of Irish society. Based on strong primary research - including the previously un-consulted journals and records produced by the many journalistic representative organisations that came and went over the decades - and written in an accessible and engaging style,

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-05-21
Mått:156 x 234 x 22 mm
Vikt:416 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:304
Förlag:Manchester University Press
ISBN:9781526134783

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Media och underhållning inom Ekonomi och Ledarskap

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Mark O'Brien is Senior Lecturer in Journalism History at Dublin City University

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‘Mark O’Brien is an academic at Dublin City University. This book is well researched and welcome for reminding us of the evils of the State’s past.’ Eamon Dunphy is a journalist, broadcaster and podcaster, The Irish Times May 2017‘O’Brien’s work is descriptive. Rows within and between journalist organisations are detailed. Major stories and how they were covered or missed are chronicled comprehensively…This book is welcome. It is well written and offers students a great introduction to Ireland and its journalism and suggests a wealth of ideas for further research.’Michael Foley, Journalism Education Volume 6, number 2

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction 1. A new age2. High dignity and low salaries3. Free State - free press? 4. Power in a union5. A red republic 6. Official Ireland7. The impact of television 8. The Troubles and censorship 9. Modernity comes knocking 10. Lifting the lid11. Spirit of the nation12. An appalling vistaConclusion Index