Local Journalism and Local Media by Bob Franklin - 9780415168038

Local Journalism and Local MediaMaking the Local News\nAuthor(s): Bob Franklin\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415168038, 978-0415168038\nSynopsis\nThe local media - local newspapers and radio, regional television, cable television and local news on the internet - represents a diverse and rapidly-changing sector of the British media landscape. Bringing together media academics, local journalists and other media professionals, this text presents a thorough, up-to-date and authoritative account of recent developments and future prospects for Britain's local newspapers, local media and local journalism.\n\nDrawing on current research and relevant literature, the book covers:\n\n*key developments in the local media scene\n*the distinctive editorial format of local newspapers\n*news sources and other sources available to local journalists\n*recent developments in media policy\n*online journalism\n*ethics and regulat.