Power And Loss In South African Journalism - News In The Age Of Social Media (Paperback)

This timely collection of essays analyses the crisis of journalism in contemporary South Africa at a period when the media and their role are frequently at the centre of public debate.

The transition to digital news has been messy, random and unpredictable. The spread of news via social media platforms has given rise to political propaganda and fake news. Yet media companies oust experienced journalists in favour of 'content producers'. Against this backdrop, Daniels points out the contribution of investigative journalists to exposing corruption and sees new opportunities to forge a model for the future of non-profit, public-funded journalism. She argues for the power of public interest journalism and the reflection of a diversity of voices and positions in the news.

The book addresses the gains and losses from decolonial and feminist perspectives and advocates for a radical shift in the way power is constituted by the media in the South African postcolony. With her years of experience as a newspaper journalist, Daniels writes with authority and illuminates complex issues about newsroom politics. A semi-autobiographical lens and interviews with alienated media professionals add a personal element that will appeal to a range of readers interested in the workings of the media.

General

Imprint:	Wits University Press
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	July 2020
Authors:	Glenda Daniels
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	232
ISBN-13:	978-1-77614-599-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Media, information & communication industries > Press & journalism Books > Local Author Showcase > Politics Books > Local Author Showcase > Lifestyle
LSN:	1-77614-599-2
Barcode:	9781776145997

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