Popular newspapers like the British (S1(BThe Sun(S0(B and the German (S1(BBild(S0(B regularly invite controversy over their morals and methods, power and responsibility, political and social impact. At best, their reporting is rejected as trivial, vulgar and tasteless; at worst, it is deemed hazardous to the workings of democratic society. Yet, the papers are able to attract large audiences, and contribute significantly to the daily lives of millions of readers. This book looks at popular newspapers from an audience point of view. Examining the crucial relationship between news and entertainment, it provides timely empirical evidence for the values tabloids really have for readers and modern day Britain and Germany. Contradicting common myths and stereotypes, the book calls for fresh perspectives on the popular media and their audiences.With a foreword by Peter Dahlgren, Lund University, Sweden.
| ISBN: | 9783837618853 |
| Publication date: | 15th October 2011 |
| Author: | Mascha K Brichta |
| Publisher: | Transcript an imprint of transcript Verlag |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 294 pages |
| Series: | Cultural Studies |
| Genres: |
Media studies Popular culture Sociology |
Popular newspapers like the British (S1(BThe Sun(S0(B and the German (S1(BBild(S0(B regularly invite controversy over their morals and methods, power and responsibility, political and social impact. At best, their reporting is rejected as trivial, vulgar and tasteless; at worst, it is deemed hazardous to the workings of democratic society. Yet, the papers are able to attract large audiences, and contribute significantly to the daily lives of millions of readers. This book looks at popular newspapers from an audience point of view. Examining the crucial relationship between news and entertainment, it provides timely empirical evidence for the values tabloids really have for readers and modern day Britain and Germany. Contradicting common myths and stereotypes, the book calls for fresh perspectives on the popular media and their audiences.With a foreword by Peter Dahlgren, Lund University, Sweden.
"Love It or Loathe It" features in the following genres: Media studies, Popular culture, Sociology
"Love It or Loathe It" is available in Paperback
"Love It or Loathe It" was written by Mascha K Brichta and published by Transcript an imprint of transcript Verlag
"Love It or Loathe It" has 294 pages
Yes it is part of Cultural Studies series