[ecrea] new book - Rethinking Journalism

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**Rethinking Journalism*//*

* /Edited by *Chris Peters* and *Marcel Broersma*, both at University of 
Groningen/
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   * http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415697026/

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/*_Endorsements:_*

'/Rethinking Journalism/ is a significant collection of essays, by 
distinguished scholars of journalism studies, which focuses on the 
structural changes which are transforming every aspect of journalism. 
The "rethink" on offer here is fundamental, thought provoking, but also 
eloquent. Reviewers risk running short of superlatives.'  Bob Franklin, 
Professor of Journalism Studies, /Cardiff University, UK/

'Avoiding hyperbolic prophesies of either salvation or doom for the news 
media, the well-informed insights in this outstanding collection 
repeatedly bring us back to the fundamental importance of trust in 
sustaining the social relevance of journalism. As structures are 
transformed and social roles transposed, the grounded context provided 
by these top journalism studies scholars is much needed and most 
welcome.'  Jane B. Singer, /University of Iowa/

*_Contributors: _*

Stuart Allan, Chris Atton, Kevin Barnhurst, Jo Bogaerts, Kees Brants, 
Marcel Broersma, Nico Carpentier, Amira Firdaus, Todd Graham, Thomas 
Hanitzsch, Ansgard Heinrich, Brian McNair, Chris Peters, Colin Porlezza, 
Stephan Russ-Mohl, Michael Schudson, Ingrid Volkmer, Tamara Witschge

*_Description:_*

There is no doubt, journalism faces challenging times. Since the turn of 
the millennium, the financial health of the news industry is failing, 
mainstream audiences are on the decline, and professional authority, 
credibility and autonomy are eroding. The outlook is bleak and it's 
understandable that many are pessimistic. But this book argues that we 
have to rethink journalism fundamentally.

Rather than just focus on the symptoms of the 'crisis of journalism', 
this collection tries to understand the structural transformation 
journalism is undergoing. It explores how the news media attempts to 
combat decreasing levels of trust, how emerging forms of news affect the 
established journalistic field, and how participatory culture creates 
new dialogues between journalists and audiences. Crucially, it does not 
treat these developments as distinct transformations. Instead, it 
considers how their interrelation accounts for both the tribulations of 
the news media and the need for contemporary journalism to redefine itself.

*_Contents: _*

*Introduction:* Rethinking Journalism: The Structural Transformation of 
a Public Good; *Part 1:* Public Trust in Journalism; *Part 2:* 
Participatory Forms of Journalism; *Part 3:* Emerging Journalisms; *Part 
4:* Rethinking Journalism Rethought/

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If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact the 
editors: Chris Peters ((c.j.peters /at/ rug.nl)) and Marcel Broersma 
((m.j.broersma /at/ rug.nl))
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Chris Peters

Assistant Professor

Journalism Studies and Media
University of Groningen
P.O. Box 716

9700 AS Groningen

The Netherlands

T. +31 (0)50 363 5269_
_E. c.j.peters@rug.nl_
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Twitter: @PetersChrisJ