Jingrong Tong
Journalism in the Data Age
Journalism in the Data Age
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This book explores the development of journalism in the digital age, including online journalism, data journalism, computational journalism, and entrepreneurial journalism. It discusses key issues such as AI, automated news, robot reporters, algorithmic accountability, digital business models, audiences, dissemination, censorship, democracy, and state control, and is essential reading for all journalism students.
Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 09 April 2022
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
This comprehensive guide delves into the ever-evolving landscape of journalism in the age of digital technology and datafication. It explores the intricate relationship between journalism and the digital realm, highlighting the transformative impact of digital tools and platforms on the craft. The book uncovers the diverse sources of news stories, including crowdsourcing and content farms, as well as the incorporation of data visualizations and virtual reality, enabling journalists to tap into new sources of information and engage audiences in innovative ways.
The development of online journalism, data journalism, computational journalism, and entrepreneurial journalism is examined in depth, shedding light on the crucial new trends shaping the profession. The author, Jingrong Tong, employs a wealth of international case studies to examine contemporary issues such as artificial intelligence, automated news, "robot reporters," and algorithmic accountability. Additionally, the book delves into digital business models, including venture capital, tech start-ups, and crowd-funding, highlighting the economic implications of these developments.
The focus then shifts to audiences and dissemination in the age of platform capitalism, exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by the rise of social media and other digital platforms. Questions of censorship, democracy, and state control are raised, as well as the digital challenges to journalistic autonomy and legitimacy. Throughout the book, clear explanations and insightful discussions accompany each topic, making it an essential reading for all students of journalism.
Dr. Jingrong Tong, a Senior Lecturer in Digital News Cultures at the University of Sheffield, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the field. Her insights and perspectives provide valuable insights into the future of journalism in the data age, and her book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the evolving landscape of this dynamic profession.
Weight: 570g
Dimension: 242 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526497338
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