Journalism studies / Martin Conboy.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Studies of journalism: the beginnings -- Education and training: between a hack and a hard place -- Journalism studies and research approaches -- Debates on the processes of journalism -- Products -- Journalism across borders: imperial, international, global -- Journalism studies: engagements with technology and industrial change.

Front Cover; Jornalism Studies The Basics; Copyright Page; Contents; Introduction; 1. Studies of journalism: the beginnings; 2. Education and training: between a hack and a hard place; 3. Journalism studies and research approaches; 4. Debates on the processes of journalism; 5. Products; 6. Journalism across borders: imperial, international, global; 7. Journalism studies: engagements with technology and industrial change; Bibliography; Index. "Journalism Studies: The Basics provides an introductory overview of the emerging field of Journalism Studies, discussing key issues and contemporary debates. Drawing on Conboy's extensive experience in the field, the changing nature of journalism and its future directions are addressed, through chapters covering:the history and development of Journalism Studieshow journalists are created through training and educationchanging research methods and processes in journalismthe impact of the 'end product' in wider societyglobal perspective"