The Function of Newspapers in Society
eBook - PDF

The Function of Newspapers in Society

A Global Perspective

  1. 192 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Function of Newspapers in Society

A Global Perspective

About this book

The demise of the newspaper has long been predicted. Yet newspapers continue to survive globally despite competition from radio, television, and now the Internet, because they serve core social functions in successful cultures. Initial chapters of this book provide an overview of the development of modern newspapers. Subsequent chapters examine particular societies and geographic regions to see what common traits exist among the uses and forms of newspapers and those artifacts that carry the name newspaper but do not meet the commonly accepted definition. The conclusion suggests that newspapers are of such core value to a successful society that a timely and easily accessible news product will succeed despite, or perhaps because of, changes in reading habits and technology.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access The Function of Newspapers in Society by Shannon E. Martin,David A. Copeland in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Languages & Linguistics & Business General. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Foreword John C. Merrill
  3. Introduction Shannon E. Martin
  4. 1. Newspaper History Traditions Shannon E. Martin
  5. 2. Arab Cultures and Newspapers William A. Rugh
  6. 3. African Cultures and Newspapers W. Joseph Campbell
  7. 4. Asian Cultures and Newspapers Bradley Hamm
  8. 5. Pacific Rim Cultures and Newspapers Rod Kirkpatrick
  9. 6. Newspapers in Europe before 1500 Ralph Frasca
  10. 7. Newspapers in Europe after 1500 Tamara Kay Baldwin
  11. 8. Newspapers in the Americas David A. Copeland
  12. 9. Newspapers in the Twentieth Century Agnes Hooper Gottlieb
  13. 10. American Daily Newspaper Evolution: Past, Present . . . and Future? Donald L. Shaw and Charles McKenzie
  14. 11. Conclusion Shannon E. Martin
  15. Appendix
  16. Index
  17. List of Contributors