Journalism in Context is an accessible introduction to the theory and practice of journalism in a changing world. The book looks at the way in which power flows through media organisations influencing not only what journalists choose to present to their audiences but how they present it and then in turn what their audiences do with it.Using examples from across the world, as well as from her own research, Angela Phillips uses them to explain complex theoretical concepts. S...

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Misunderstanding News Audiences interrogates the prevailing myths around the impact of the Internet and social media on news consumption and democracy. The book draws on a broad range of comparative research into audience engagement with news, across different geographic regions, to provide insight into the experience of news audiences in the twenty-first century.From its inception, it was imagined that the Internet would benignly transform the nature of news media and its...

Drawing upon a range of theoretical perspectives, including cultural studies, postcolonial theory, critical race studies, political economy and sociology, Journalism, Culture and Society examines journalism as a democratic necessity that often fails to live up to its promise.This text takes a step back from prevailing idealistic approaches in which theory is often seen as a threat rather than a service to the better understanding of practice, and mainstream journalism in w...

Journalism is in transition. Irrevocable decisions are being made, often based on flimsy evidence, which could change not only the future of journalism, but also the future of democracy. This book, based on extensive research, provides the opportunity to reflect upon these decisions and considers how journalism could change for the better and for the good of democracy. It covers:the business landscapework and employmentthe regulatory framework

A secret baby and a second chance.From troubled teen to successful contractor, Jake Nichols is used to starting over. From childhood to his recent divorce, he’s a pro at making the best of things.Phoebe Ward thought she’d never see her first love again. Until a client meeting brings her face to face with the sexy man … who is the father of her childAfter all these years, they finally have the opportunity to finish their story—if they can find their faith in a happy ...

The Chandler Brothers from New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips are back!THE BACHELORHe’s got wanderlust and no intention of settling down.She’s home to stay and has put her bad-boy ex in her rearview mirror.THE PLAYBOYHe’s the town’s most popular playboy.She’s sworn off men and weddings for good.THE HEARTBREAKERHe’s a loner who ...

A sexy small-town romance series in one fabulous bundle.Fall in love with the Wards: sisters separated in early childhood who reunite and find true love.Touch You Now—She spent years building walls around her heart … but he plans to tear them down.Hold You Now—She kept their child a secret. Can he give her a second chance and the happily ever after she’s always wanted?Need You Now—He’s being paid to watch over her, which means he s...

Insta-love only happens in the movies.Insta-lust? That she’d buy into.Until she meets take-charge club owner Landon Bennett and falls head over heels at a glance.When hot-as-sin Landon Bennet offers sexy songstress Vivienne Clark a summer residency at his popular Manhattan nightclub, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime that she can’t resist. Add in the man’s obvious interest and seductive attention and life is perfect—until she puts together the pieces of his past. Fate might have b...

The Chandler Brothers from New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips are back!He’s the town’s most popular playboy.She’s sworn off men and weddings for good.Police officer Rick Chandler has managed to fend off the marriage-minded women in his small town, but it’s getting more difficult with each passing day. After all, there’s something about the Chandler charm that keeps them coming back with hope in their ...

He was going through the motions … and then he met her.Parker Knight had and lost it all. Now he works for his family’s business, wearing a suit and pretending to be happy. A weekend away to plan a corporate retreat turns into a revelation when he lays eyes on Emily Stevens, the sexy owner of a small lodge that’s seen better days. One look at Emily and the run-down resort and suddenly Parker has a purpose. He turns his short stay into a longer one, intending to act on the ...

He’s dark and sexy. She’s sweetness and light.Billionaire nightclub owner Jason Dare knows all too well about loss and hardship. Family lies and personal pain define his past and the man he has become. The lesson he learned? Keep his circle small and the people he loves close, and do his damndest to keep tragedy from hurting him again. When he meets Faith Lancaster, he’s immediately smitten. Faith and her Sweet Treats business tempt him to open himself up to all this free spirit ha...