Rethinking the New Technology of Journalism : : How Slowing Down Will Save the News / / Seong Jae Min.

News organizations have always sought to deliver information faster and to larger audiences. But when clicks drive journalism, the result is often simplistic, sensational, and error-ridden reporting. In this book, Seong Jae Min argues in favor of “slow journalism,” a growing movement that aims to pr...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2022 English
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Place / Publishing House:University Park, PA : : Penn State University Press, , [2022]
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Year of Publication:2022
Language:English
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Physical Description:1 online resource (152 p.) :; 9 illustrations
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Other title:Frontmatter --
Contents --
List of Illustrations --
Acknowledgments --
Introduction: --
1. From the Printing Press to Blockchain --
2. The Journalistic Field and the Narrative of Techno-Journalism --
3. Journalism, Going Slow --
Conclusion: --
Notes --
Bibliography --
Index
Summary:News organizations have always sought to deliver information faster and to larger audiences. But when clicks drive journalism, the result is often simplistic, sensational, and error-ridden reporting. In this book, Seong Jae Min argues in favor of “slow journalism,” a growing movement that aims to produce more considered, deliberate reporting that better serves the interests of democracy.Min explores the role of technology in journalism from the printing press to artificial intelligence, documenting the hype and hope associated with each new breakthrough as well as the sometimes disappointing—and even damaging—unintended consequences. His analysis cuts through the discussion of clickbait headlines and social-media clout chasing to identify technological bells and whistles as the core problem with journalism today. At its heart, Min maintains, traditional shoe-leather reporting—knocking on doors, talking to people, careful observation and analysis—is still the best way for journalism to serve its civic purpose. Thoughtful and engaging, Rethinking the New Technology of Journalism is a compelling call for news gathering to return to its roots. Reporters, those studying and teaching journalism, and avid consumers of the media will be interested in this book.
Format:Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
ISBN:9780271092621
9783110993899
9783110994810
9783110993189
9783110993103
9783110766929
DOI:10.1515/9780271092621
Access:restricted access
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Seong Jae Min.