'Boyle's study is essential reading for all students, teachers and researchers of sports journalism' - Journalism 'A very good, up-to-date and insightful book that addresses an increasingly popular, yet under-researched, area that will be of real interest to students, journalists and researchers alike' - Dr Andy Smith, Chester Centre for Research into Sport and Society, University of Chester 'Very clear and accessible, addressing key and complex issues in a plain and clearcut way' -Professor Alan Tomlinson, University of Brighton, UK Across all media; print, broadcast as well as online, sports journalism has come to occupy an increasingly visible space. This book looks at the institutional, cultural and economic environment and provides an invaluable overview of contemporary sports journalism across all media forms. " Situates sports journalism within the broader historical, economic, technological and cultural contexts " Examines the commercialisation of sport and the impact this is having on sports journalism " Looks at the relationship between PR and journalism " Considers the gendered nature of the industry and the impact of digital technology on professional practice This book offers a unique and up-to-date in-depth analysis of sports journalism and, as such, it will be required reading for all undergraduate journalism and media studies students.
Raymond Boyle University of Stirling
Introduction Sports Journalism and Journalism about Sports Engaging with Sports Journalism Issues and Context Sports Journalism The Print Media Tradition Sports Journalism or Sports Broadcasting? Sports Journalism in the Age of 24/7 Media Sports Journalism in the Promotional Age Sports Journalism in the Digital Environment Gendered Sport, Gendered Journalism? The Image and Statue of the Sports Journalist Conclusion Sport, Journalism and Society
"I applaud Boyle's book as an attempt to study an important field of journalism that is too often ignored or note taken seriously. News organizations devote massive resources to sports coverage and even the most erudite people often are avid followers of at least one sport. Sports journalism deserves and requires serious analysis such as this book provides." -COMMUNICATION RESEARCH TRENDS -- Eileen Wirth "One of the major strengths of the book is that Boyle interviewed widely within the industry and thus his narrative offers a diverse range of understanding and analysis of sports journalism." -American Journalism -- David W. Bulla * American Journalism *
