TY - BOOK ID - 111059612 TI - Peripheral actors in journalism : deviating from the norm? PY - 2022 SN - 9780367701260 036770126X 0367701197 9780367701192 1003144667 1000571424 1000571432 1003144667 PB - London : Routledge, DB - UniCat KW - Citizen journalism. KW - Amateur journalism. KW - Journalisme participatif. KW - Journalisme d'amateurs. KW - Journalism KW - Online journalism KW - Citizen journalism KW - Alternative mass media UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:111059612 AB - This book addresses the transformative role that so-called 'peripheral actors' in journalism - emerging outlets diverging from the norms fiercely held by mainstream media outlets - play in today's news ecosystem. The author charts the rise to prominence of these actors, outlining how they have successfully managed to challenge the authority held by mainstream, legacy outlets, whose claims to be the 'storytellers of our time' no longer exclusively pertain to them. Beginning by identifying these peripheral actors specifically, the book then considers whether what they do is 'journalism' as traditionally conceived, what their motivations are and why their role is important in light of journalism's democratic function in holding power to account. Ultimately it is argued that, despite the perceived role of peripheral actors as 'deviant', they still demonstrate a surprising degree of ideological continuity in the face of industrial disruption. Drawing on research from Australia, Germany, and the UK, Peripheral Actors in Journalism is an insightful resource for journalism and media scholars with an interest in alternative media sources. ER -