The Construction of Truth in Contemporary Media Narratives about Risk

ISBN-13: 9780367431495 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 164 str.

John Gaffey

Opis

The Construction of Truth in Contemporary Media Narratives about Risk provides a theoretical framework for how, in a post-truth era, media audiences are able to understand and navigate everyday risk. The book examines media risk narratives and explores forms of truth, experiential knowledge, and authority.

O autorze

John Gaffey BSocSci (Hons), PhD is a lecturer in Criminology in the Centre for Law and Justice at Charles Sturt University. Dr Gaffey is also Justice Studies Discipline Coordinator in the Centre for Law and Justice’s Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Bachelor of Public Safety and Security.