Constructed Images: The Influences of News Organizations and Socialization in Photojournalism
Description:
Media sociologists have produced much research on the systems of production of media content. Photojournalism, however, largely has been ignored in these studies. This paper presents the findings of an ethnographic study of work routines and photojournalism practices at three newspapers. The study explored the extent to which routines and practices are affected by professional norms and values and organizational needs and beliefs. The study also explored how these factors influence the content …
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Date:
December 2001
Creator:
Bolack, Michell