Insights on Science Journalism
€15.00(Journalism Insights)
Felicity Mellor
ISBNs: B0CTBLNKZ9, 1032341289, 9781032350622, 978-1-032-35062-2,
978-1032350622, 978-1-032-34128-6, 978-1032341286, 9781032341286,
978-1-003-32672-4, 9781003326724, 978-1003326724
English | 2024 | PDF | 212 Pages
Bringing together experts from a range of disciplines, this
collection critically examines science journalism, paying special
attention to the points of tension that science journalists navigate in
their work today.
Faced with the twin crises of climate change
and a global pandemic, science journalism has never before been so
prominent. This book showcases perspectives that transcend the
particulars of the specific news events and outlets studied, in order to
provide an overview of the key areas of scholarly interest regarding
the nature of science journalism. The volume is organised into three
sections: the first provides historical case studies illustrating the
demarcation of science journalism from science as science journalism
emerged as a recognisable news beat in the twentieth century; the second
examines the relationship between science journalists and their
sources, particularly scientists, and the mediation of this relationship
through organisations, foreign journalism and political constraints;
and the final section considers the style and voice of science
journalism content. Case studies and original empirical research are
compiled from across the globe, including the UK, US, Germany, Vietnam,
and Russia, and are synthesised to offer a readable and engaging insight
into the beat.
Insights on Science Journalism is recommended
reading for advanced students and researchers of science journalism and
communication and will also appeal to those working in the fields of
science and technology studies and risk communication.
