Mass Communication and Journalism: Theory and Practice

The process of imparting and exchanging information on a large scale with a wide range of people is known as mass communication. It is primarily used to transmit information to people who are geographically separated from the source of information. There are numerous mediums which are used by mass communication such as internet, radio, newspapers, magazines, etc. Journalism refers to the production and dissemination of reports on recent events, generally by using mass communication. Some of the different forms of journalism are photojournalism and tabloid journalism. Photojournalism refers to the practice of telling real stories using images. Tabloid journalism involves light hearted writing which is often written for entertainment purposes. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of mass communication and journalism, and how such concepts have practical applications. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included herein. Researchers and students in this field will be assisted by this book.