The Chinese Journalist provides an intriguing introduction to Chinese journalists and their roles within society for both students of Media and Asian Studies. The book initially offers a background history of journalists and the media in Communist China before examining the origins and development of Chinese journalism in the nineteenth century.

If journalists have power in the constructing of public discourses, how are they taught to use this power?
"Making Journalists" examines journalism practices and professionalism in countries as varied as China, Cameroon, India and Italy, as well as the US and the UK. The contributors offer insights into models of journalism as they are taught and learnt across the globe. They look at what journalism is in different societies, the contradictions between national and professional cultures, how education "makes" the journalist and thus the news and what the ethical implications of these...

At a time when the media s relation to power is at the forefront of political discussion, this book considers how journalists can affect public discourse on politics, economy and society at large.

From well-known and respected authors providing all new material, Making Journalists considers journalism education, training, practice and professionalism across a wide range of countries, including Saudi Arabia, Africa, India, USA and the UK.

The book offers insights into:

• what journalism is
• how education makes the journalist and, therefore, the...

The Chinese Journalist provides an intriguing introduction to Chinese journalists and their roles within society for both students of Media and Asian Studies. The book initially offers a background history of journalists and the media in Communist China before examining the origins and development of Chinese journalism in the nineteenth century.

This collection brings together distinguished scholars from China and those with deep interest and knowledge of the country, to examine how the emergence of Chinese media will impact on global media and communication.

Chapters contextualize the role of the Chinese media in a globalized world, evaluate the media landscape and focus on media practices, drawing on empirical material specifically gathered for this volume. By interrogating the relationship between the Chinese and Western media practices and perceptions, this volume provides an accessible and comprehensive guide...

This collection brings together distinguished scholars from China and those with deep interest and knowledge of the country, to examine how the emergence of Chinese media will impact on global media and communication.

Chapters contextualize the role of the Chinese media in a globalized world, evaluate the media landscape and focus on media practices, drawing on empirical material specifically gathered for this volume. By interrogating the relationship between the Chinese and Western media practices and perceptions, this volume provides an accessible and comprehensive guide...