Routledge Companion to Business Journalism

<p><em>The Routledge Companion to Business Journalism</em> provides a complete and critical survey of the field of business and economic journalism.</p><p>Beginning by exploring crucial questions of the moment the volume goes on to address such topics as the history of the field; differentiation among business journalism outlets; issues and forces that shape news coverage; globalism; personal finance issues; and professional concerns for practicing business journalists. Critical perspectives are introduced including: gender and diversity matters on the business news desk and in business news coverage; the quality of coverage and its ideological impact and framework; the effect of the internet on coverage; differences in approaches around the world; ethical issues; and education among journalists. Contributions are drawn from around the world and include work by leading names in the industry as well as accomplished and rising-star academics.</p><p>This book is an essential companion to advanced scholars and researchers of business and financial journalism as well as those with overlapping interests in communications economics and sociology.</p>