Journalism in a small place : making Caribbean news relevant, comprehensive, and independent / Juliette Storr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Storr, Juliette, author.

Series:

Latin American and Caribbean studies ; Number 13.

Latin American and Caribbean Studies, 1925-9638 ; ; Number 13

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Journalism--Caribbean Area--Congresses.

Journalism.

Journalism--Caribbean Area.

Press--Caribbean Area.

Press.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (296 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Calgary, Alberta : University of Calgary Press, 2016.

Summary:

Journalism in a Small Place explores the changes and challenges in journalism and communication in the Caribbean in the twenty-first century. Tracing the history of media in the English speaking Caribbean, this book provides insight into the development of these industries from their inception under British imperial rule to their current focus on advancing national development in the post-independence period. The influence of US media on media content and cultural tastes, and the lingering effects of colonialism on media are also investigated, drawing on globalization theories of hybridity. Interviews with journalists, editors, and media owners in English speaking Caribbean countries provide firsthand insight into the profession and practice of journalism in the region, highlighting the social and cultural context in which the media industries operate. Additionally, this book describes the current economic success of Caribbean journalism and the factors driving its new trends. It provides an overview of the current state of Caribbean journalism as it reflects on these questions: What is the purpose of journalism in small Caribbean countries? What are the challenges of practicing journalism in the Caribbean in the twenty-first century? What is the future of journalism in the Caribbean? In response, Storr develops a theoretical and practical response to concerns of professional ethics, responsible performance, and the training and education of journalists in the region. In doing so, Journalism in a Small Place elucidates the impact of journalism and communication on the social, political, economic and cultural aspects of Caribbean people's lived experiences, and journalism's power to promote and effect social change.

Contents:

Front Cover

Half Title Page

Series Page

Full Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Table of Contents

Acronyms

Acknowledgments

Preface

PART I

1 - Journalism and Mediain the Caribbean

2 - Practicing Journalism in Small Places: National and Regional Implications

3 - Caribbean Journalism's Media Economy: Advancing Democracy and the Common Good?

PART II

4 - Caribbean Journalism: Comprehensive and Proportionate

5 - Caribbean Journalism:Relevant and Engaging

6 - Caribbean Journalism:Maintaining Independence

7 - The Future of Caribbean Journalism

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed December 23, 2016).

ISBN:

1-55238-851-4

OCLC:

957030593