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Oxford University Press
22 May 2014
A Dictionary of Journalism is an accessible and authoritative

quick reference dictionary. It covers over 1,400 wide-ranging entries on

the terms that are likely to be encountered by students of the subject,

and aims to offer a broad, accessible point of reference on an

ever-topical and constantly-changing field that affects everyone's

knowledge and perception of the world. Assuming little or no

prior knowledge of the subject, it covers terminology relating to the

practice, business, and technology of journalism, as well as its

concepts and theories, organizations and institutions, publications, and key events. Related topic areas are covered where they impact on or

offer explanations of journalism: for example in law, where legislation

affects journalistic activity; and where sociological studies seek to

aid the understanding of journalism.

Appendices include a timeline of

journalistic developments, contextualising the ever-evolving nature of

journalism, as well as an index of significant individuals in the field.

It is an essential companion to all students taking courses in

Journalism and Journalism Studies, as well as related subjects such as

Communications Studies, Media Studies, and Television and Radio

Production.

Readership: Journalism and

Journalism Studies students; students taking journalism as a subsidiary module or taking a related

course; professional journalists; 'citizen' journalists; academics and

researchers.

By:  
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 195mm,  Width: 130mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   272g
ISBN:   9780199646241
ISBN 10:   0199646244
Series:   Oxford Quick Reference
Pages:   368
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Tony Harcup is Senior Lecturer at the Department of Journalism Studies, University of Sheffield.

Reviews for A Dictionary of Journalism

This is an excellent work which deserves to appear on the shelves of most libraries. Diana Dixon, Reference Reviews An indispensable guide to all terms journalistic ... It is a starting point for further study or investigation, as well as a handy and quick reference guide to the working student or journalist ... Tony Harcup has been one of the most prolific authors of books, articles and journal papers of direct use to journalism students in recent years and here we have a text which is destined to appear on many courses... Buy before you arrive pre-reading lists because it will help many students who have never studied journalism before become familiar with many of the key terms they will come across during their studies and long afterwards. Tor Clard, Journalism Education (Vol 3, No 2) Harcup manifestly knows his subject ... The paperback may not be a doorstop, but it is certainly a mile post. Mike Amos, Refer If you need to learn more about journalism or are just interested in the subject, this is a fine addition to your collection. Erin Brenner, Copyediting A book so good every journalist will ask: Why didn't I think of that? Professor Roy Greenslade, City University, London ...a cunningly compiled and mostly authoritative work of reference that is fun to read, ending with a useful chronology of journalisms highs (1647: Levellers call for a free press) and lows (2011: Hackgate). Michael Leapman, British Journalism Review


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