New Media, Old News
Journalism and Democracy in the Digital Age
- Natalie Fenton - Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
With massive changes in the media environment and its technologies, interrogating the nature of news journalism is one of the most urgent tasks we face in defining the public interest today. The implications are serious, not just for the future of the news, but also for the practice of democracy.
In a thorough empirical investigation of journalistic practices in different news contexts, New Media, Old News explores how technological, economic and social changes have reconfigured news journalism, and the consequences of these transformations for a vibrant democracy in our digital age. The result is a piercing examination of why understanding news journalism matters now more than ever. It is essential reading for students and scholars of journalism and new media.
Valuable contributions to characterize a changing news landscape from various perspectives
This is an excellent book which offers a comprehensive examination of different topics relevant to the fields of New Media and Journalim
A very useful collection with new research and a coherent overview of emerging trends in journalism. This is not just a collection of interesting and timely essays but there is a thread running through the book which builds a comprehensive and insightful picture of the state of the media today.
I would definitely recommend this book for my online journalism module to give students a contextual understanding of the economic, social and technological issues surrounding digital news. It will be added to the reading list.
. Adopted as essential for the course
This book gives a real historical overview and big picture analysis of the the digital age. The chapter on Technology foretold was particuarly useful.
A collection of rich theoretical references. It covers many relevant new media/online journalism themes.
A most useful book. Highly recommended.
Excellent and timely look at the challenges posed to journalism by new media.
Natalie Fenton and her colleagues present a fascinating collection of studies into the impact of the digital age on how journalists gather and deliver news. New Media Old News will be of great interest to students who wish to explore this topic in greater depth.
