Journalism is a major international, peer-reviewed journal that provides a dedicated forum for articles from the growing community of academic researchers and critical practitioners with an interest in journalism. The journal is interdisciplinary and publishes both theoretical and empirical work and contributes to the social, economic, political, cultural and practical understanding of journalism. It includes contributions on current developments and historical changes within journalism.

Theoretical and Empirical Approach

The journal publishes both theoretical and empirical work and contributes to the social, economic, political, cultural and practical understanding of journalism. It includes contributions on current developments and historical changes within journalism.

International Focus

The journal's two Editors, Howard Tumber and Barbie Zelizer, are based at City University and the University of Pennsylvania. Supported by a team of Contributing Editors and an Editorial Board made up of leading academics and practitioners from around the world, they will bring together research with an international focus.

Interdisciplinary

Journalism covers the range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches in the humanities, social sciences, professional/business studies, and practice which together make up this diverse field.

Topics Covered Include:

• Media ownership and journalistic function
• Ethics and journalism
• Journalism, local markets and global audience
• Journalism as a cultural practice
• Journalism and gender
• Journalism and public relations
• New media and journalism
• Journalism and the public sphere
• Journalism education and training
• Journalism and conflict