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The Fourth Estate: Journalism in Twentieth-Century Ireland
Mark O´brien
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This book examines the history of journalists and journalism in twentieth-century Ireland. While many media institutions have been subjected to historical scrutiny, the professional and organisational development of journalists, the changing practices of journalism, and the contribution of journalists and journalism to the evolution of modern Ireland have not. This book rectifies the deficit by mapping the development of journalism in Ireland from the late 1880s to today. Placing the experiences of journalists and the practice of journalism at the heart of its analysis, it examines, for the first time, the work of journalists within ... Read more
This book examines the history of journalists and journalism in twentieth-century Ireland. While many media institutions have been subjected to historical scrutiny, the professional and organisational development of journalists, the changing practices of journalism, and the contribution of journalists and journalism to the evolution of modern Ireland have not. This book rectifies the deficit by mapping the development of journalism in Ireland from the late 1880s to today. Placing the experiences of journalists and the practice of journalism at the heart of its analysis, it examines, for the first time, the work of journalists within ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Manchester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780719096136
SKU
V9780719096136
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About Mark O´brien
Mark O'Brien is Senior Lecturer in Journalism History at Dublin City University -- .
Reviews for The Fourth Estate: Journalism in Twentieth-Century Ireland
'Mark O'Brien is an academic at Dublin City University. This book is well researched and welcome for reminding us of the evils of the State's past.' Eamon Dunphy is a journalist, broadcaster and podcaster, The Irish Times May 2017 'O'Brien's work is descriptive. Rows within and between journalist organisations are detailed. Major sto-ries and how ... Read more