Online News and the Public

About this book

"Online News and the Public provides an innovative look at the phenomenon of online news from a variety of perspectives, identifying trends and presenting a collection of original research investigations about the newest medium of mass communication. The chapters included here offer unique and timely insights on the state of online news, exploring the issues surrounding this convergence of print and electronic platforms, and the public's response to it." "This collection is appropriate for scholars, researchers, and students in journalism, mass communication, new media, and related areas. It is an invaluable tool for understanding the newest news medium and its vast implications on society, and will be required reading for anyone wishing to better understand the practices of content providers and audience uses of Internet news."--Jacket.