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In counterpoint to conventional examinations of images of journalism which tend to concentrate on its informational role in the political process, this book provides a lively analysis of journalism in its other guise - as entertainment.In a series of interrelated studies, the authors examine the theoretical problems in assessing popular journalism and consider common examples of its manifestations - its relationship to media stars, the coverage of sport, and the presentation of news in a 'popular' form.Dahlgren, Peter is the author of 'Journalism and Popular Culture' with ISBN 9780803986718 and ISBN 0803986718.
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