My 2023 book Seeking Truth in International TV News: China, CGTN and the BBC is now available in paperback! Still on the pricey side as paperbacks go, but nothing compared with the atrocity that is academic hardback pricing. To swoon at the prices, go here. To swoon at the prose, download a sample chapter here… Continue reading BBC/CGTN book out in paperback
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Book review: Beijing’s Global Media Offensive by Josh Kurlantzick
I reviewed Josh Kurlantzick's new book for the LSE Review of Books in March, and it struck me that it is the 'macro'-level accompaniment to my 'micro'-level book. His book is a detailed global overview of China's various attempts to make its voice heard and wield influence through its external-facing media. Mine is a study… Continue reading Book review: Beijing’s Global Media Offensive by Josh Kurlantzick
The unbearable repetition of 24-hour broadcast news
Do you watch, listen to or research/study 24-hour broadcast news? It’s been my line of work for more than 35 years, the PhD period excepted. I've put together what I hope will be a useful series of tips for academics and other interested people, especially about the management of news content and the travails of… Continue reading The unbearable repetition of 24-hour broadcast news
What to expect here
Here, I aim to write about some of my experiences while conducting the research that's featured on these pages. Some of this should be useful to anyone contemplating a PhD or worse; some of it is intended to be entertaining but fairly useless. I’m not sure what will come first. Bear with me. Beijing, 2014.… Continue reading What to expect here
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