Allan, Stuart
Citizen Witnessing
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745651965
- author:
- Allan, Stuart
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 254
- Dimensions:
- 20.9 x 14.9 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Media Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Citizen Witnessing: Rethinking Journalism in Times of Crisis Stuart Allan explores the role of ordinary citizens in news reporting, challenging traditional distinctions between amateur and professional journalists. He introduces the concept of 'citizen witnessing', highlighting the spontaneous actions of individuals caught up in crisis events who feel compelled to participate in making news. Through a wide range of examples, Allan demonstrates how citizen witnessing can contribute to news coverage, generating firsthand reportage such as eyewitness accounts, video footage, digital photographs and social media posts. He argues that this form of journalism is essential for reinvigorating the responsibilities of journalism within democratic cultures. This book is a valuable resource for students of journalism, digital media and society, offering insights into the evolving nature of news reporting and the public's role in shaping it.
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