The Making of Citizens - Young People, News and Politics (Hardcover)

Why are young people so alienated from the world of politics? What role should the news media play, both in informing young people about the world, and in encouraging their political participation?
In "The Making of Citizens," David Buckingham explores these questions through an analysis of television news programs and interviews with young adults. He traces the dynamic complexities of young persons' interpretations of news and, and their judgements about the ways in which key social and political issues are represented. Rather than bemoaning what he sees as young people's ignorance, he argues that we need to rethink what counts as political understanding in contemporary societies, and suggests that we need more engaging forms of factual reporting to effectively connect with young people's changing perceptions of themselves as citizens.
With material drawn from coverage of a variety of political arenas, from the Million Man March to the environment, Buckingham daringly enters the debate about citizenship and the responsibility for the political education of our youth.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Media, Education and Culture
Release date:	February 2000
First published:	2000
Authors:	David Buckingham
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	248
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-21460-5
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Media, information & communication industries > Radio & television industry Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Media, information & communication industries > Press & journalism Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Human rights > Civil rights & citizenship Promotions
LSN:	0-415-21460-2
Barcode:	9780415214605

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