Media Discourse in Contemporary India

Name: Media Discourse in Contemporary India
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Media Discourse in Contemporary IndiaA Study of Television News\nAuthor(s): Sudeshna Devi\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032140667, 978-1032140667\nSynopsis\nThis book examines the historical trajectory of the growth of the television news and critically analyzes the role of private television news in framing the nature of public discourse in contemporary India.\n\nSet in the context of a transformed media landscape, the book attempts to understand and analyze the role of two private national news channels, NDTV 247 and Aaj Tak, in producing mediatized narratives that offer a commentary on the various social, political, cultural, religious and economic issues in the public domain. This is achieved by critically examining the process and techniques of production, representation and consumption of current affairs programs such as studio debates, panel discussions, audience talk shows and documentaries aired on bo.