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Book SynopsisCommunity media journalists are, in essence, ''filling in the gaps'' left by mainstream news outlets. Forde''s extensive 10 year study now develops an understanding of the journalistic practices at work in independent and community news organisations. Alternative media has never been so widely written about until now.
Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Understanding alternative and independent journalism Chapter 2: Defining moments in the history of alternative journalism Chapter 3: Finding the basis for alternative and independent journalism Chapter 4: Looking for answers: How alternative media journalists engage their audiences Chapter 5: Connecting with democracy: The 'new' alternative media Chapter 6: Throwing out the bathwater (but not the baby): Objectivity, 'professionalism' and the economics of alternative journalism Chapter 7: The global policy environment for alternative and community media forms Chapter 8: Concluding thoughts: The nature of alternative journalism References.
