In-Between News: Where and how we talk about journalism in a fractured society

Journalism in a Fractured World revisits theories of journalism and politics to make sense of peripheral journalistic actors and the animosity that has become a feature of their content. It studies alternative media in the US, UK, and Netherlands to make sense of these actors, the challenges they pose, and their place in a fractured world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 15 March 2023
Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc

Journalism, as a field of study, delves into the intricate relationship between journalism and the public, treating it as a dynamic and boundary-pushing interaction. It explores the continuous redefinition of journalism through public discourse, where the ways we perceive and discuss journalism shape its understanding and practices. Conceptually, journalism discourse revolves around metadiscourse, which refers to the conversations journalists engage in within news content about journalism itself. These metadiscourses serve as a means of constructing public meanings about journalism, its role, and its self-correction mechanisms when it deviates from its ideals.

The purpose of this book is to outline how examining metadiscourses enables us to observe the ongoing definition of journalism in the open, through the interactions between journalists and members of the public. It reconsiders the boundaries of this conversation, which historically occurred in print media, trade magazines, and similar spaces. Today, journalism discourse has expanded online, within digital alternative media, and in (hyper)active audience forums and comment sections. This expansion offers new avenues for understanding how journalism is defined in the very spaces where it is discussed and for witnessing the interplay between journalism, the public, and various counter-publics.

This title delves into unexplored territories regarding the location and methods of journalism's definition and redefinition. It does so while advancing theories of publics and counterpublics in the digital age. By exploring these dynamics, the book contributes to a deeper understanding of the evolving nature of journalism and its impact on society.

ISBN-13: 9781433197581
Edition number: New ed