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Production Processes of the British Press

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Luce offers a much needed summary of how the British press operates. Starting with how the news is constructed, she takes a close look at the role of ideology and social class in production processes. She discusses how news is framed, looking specifically at news gathering processes, such as sourcing, working for online publications and the role of social media. She also explores ethical frameworks that journalists (should!) adhere to and what can happen when these frameworks, especially around the issue of suicide, are not followed.

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Luce, A. (2016). Production Processes of the British Press. In: The Bridgend Suicides. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-39293-0_2

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