Climate Change and Journalism: Negotiating Rifts of Time

This edited collection explores climate change journalism through the lens of temporality, examining how different time scales interact with reporting on climate change globally. It investigates themes such as environmental justice, slow violence, editorial interventions, ecological loss, and political and religious contexts, using case studies from various countries. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars in journalism, media studies, environmental communication, and communications.

Format: Hardback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Climate change journalism is a complex and multifaceted field that requires a deep understanding of the various temporalities at play. This edited collection, curated by experts in the field, explores the intersection of climate change and journalism from the perspective of temporality, showcasing how different time scales, including geology, meteorology, politics, journalism, and lived cultures, interact with each other in shaping the coverage of this critical issue.

The book begins by examining the meetings and schisms between different temporalities as they emerge from reporting on climate change globally. It asks how climate change, as a temporal process, gets inscribed within the temporalities of journalism, and how journalists navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by these intersections.

Through a series of thematic chapters, the book explores the themes of environmental justice and slow violence, editorial interventions, ecological loss, and political and religious contexts. These themes are examined through a selection of case studies from the United States, France, Thailand, Brazil, Australia, Spain, Mexico, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Each case study provides a rich and detailed account of how climate change is being reported and interpreted in different cultural and political contexts, highlighting the challenges and complexities of capturing the full scope of this global phenomenon.

One of the key strengths of this book is its interdisciplinary approach, drawing on insights from journalism, media studies, environmental communication, and other fields. The authors use a range of theoretical frameworks and methodologies to analyze the data, including content analysis, interviews, and case studies. This approach allows for a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between climate change and journalism, and provides valuable insights for students and scholars in the fields of journalism, media studies, environmental communication, and communications generally.

In conclusion, Climate Change and Journalism: Negotiating Rifts of Time is an insightful resource for students and scholars in the fields of journalism, media studies, environmental communication, and communications generally. It offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary analysis of the complex relationships between climate change and journalism, and provides valuable insights for understanding the challenges and opportunities presented by this critical issue. By exploring the intersections of different temporalities, the book sheds light on the ways in which journalism can contribute to promoting environmental justice, mitigating the impacts of slow violence, and fostering a more sustainable and resilient world.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 160 x 241 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367547226