Media Discourse in Contemporary India: A Study of Television News

This book explores the historical development of television news in India and the role of private television channels in shaping public discourse. It examines the production, representation, and consumption of current affairs programs on NDTV 24x7 and Aaj Tak, highlighting key trends and their impact on Indian democracy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the historical evolution of television news, providing a critical analysis of the significant role played by private television news in shaping the nature of public discourse in contemporary India. Set within the backdrop of a rapidly changing media landscape, the book aims to understand and examine the impact of two prominent private national news channels, NDTV 24×7 and Aaj Tak, on the production of mediatized narratives that offer commentary on a wide range of social, political, cultural, religious, and economic issues within the public sphere. Through a rigorous examination of the production, representation, and consumption processes of current affairs programs such as studio debates, panel discussions, audience talk shows, and documentaries aired on both channels, the book seeks to unravel the intricate mechanisms that shape the nature of public discourse in India.

Drawing attention to some of the key trends that influence the structure and mode of operation of television news media in contemporary India, the book offers a simultaneous exploration of how the production, representation, and consumption of mediatized discourses shape the nature of public discourse and have far-reaching social-political ramifications for the functioning of Indian democracy.

This book is of immense interest to researchers in sociology, media and communication studies, popular culture, and South Asian Studies. It provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of media and society, shedding light on the ways in which television news contributes to the formation of public opinion and shapes the political landscape of India.

Weight: 640g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032140667