Social Conflict and Television News (SAGE Library of Social Research) Book

This volume explains in detail how social conflict is presented on television news in the UK and the US, South Africa, Israel and West Germany. Social conflict and television are both vital elements of society - social conflict requires a process of managing differences in our diverse society, and television is a principal source of information for millions worldwide.The analysis identifies both the general pattern of presenting social conflict and the variations among the five countries. It also looks at the perception of social conflict both on television and in `reality'. Through its examination of televised social conflicts and assessment of critical theory's interpretation of media effects, the book makes an important contribution to the literature in sociology, mass communication, broadcasting, political science and intercultural communication. It will be of interest to scholars and advanced students as well as to media decision makers involved in media policy studies, telecommunications regulation, international public policy and the media industry itself.Read More