Daily news, eternal stories : the mythological role of journalism / Jack Lule.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lule, Jack, 1954-

Series:

Guilford communication series

The Guilford communication series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Journalism and literature.

Journalism--Social aspects.

Journalism.

Mythology in literature.

Physical Description:

x, 244 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Guilford Press, [2001]

Summary:

This compelling, often surprising book demonstrates the ways news articles of today draw from age-old tales that have chastened, challenged, entertained, and entranced people since the beginning of time. Through an insightful exploration of actual New York Times articles, award-winning professor and former Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Jack Lule reveals mythical themes in reporting on topics from hijacking to Huey Newton, from Mother Teresa to Mike Tyson. Beneath the fresh facade of current events, Lule identifies such enduring archetypes as the innocent victim, the good mother, the hero, and the trickster. In doing so, he sheds light on how media coverage shapes our thinking about many of the confounding issues of our day, including foreign policy, terrorism, race relations, and political dissent.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-238) and index.

ISBN:

1572306068

OCLC:

45129134