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Record Nr.

UNINA9910781515603321

Titolo

Amateur images and global news [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Kari Andén-Papadopoulos and Mervi Pantti

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Bristol, U.K., : Intellect, 2011

ISBN

1-283-37031-X

9786613370310

1-84150-600-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (218 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

Andén-PapadopoulosKari

PanttiMervi

Disciplina

302.2242

Soggetti

Mass media

Freelance photography

Amateurism

Communication - International cooperation

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Histories -- pt. 2. Practices -- pt. 3. Circulations.

Sommario/riassunto

Modern technology has enabled anyone with a digital camera or cell phone to capture images of newsworthy events as they develop, and news organizations around the world increasingly depend on these amateur images for their coverage of unfolding events. However, with globalization facilitating wider circulation, critics have expressed strong concern over exactitude and objectivity. The first book on this topic, Amateur Images and Global News considers at length the ethical and professional issues that arise with the use of amateur images in the mainstream news media-as well as their role in pro