Young Citizens and the News

Date
2010
Authors
Mendes, Kaitlynn
Carter, Cynthia
Davies, Maire Messenger
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Publisher
Routledge
Peer reviewed
Abstract
This chapter maps the relationship between young citizens, the news, and the public sphere, exploring what role news has in young people's lives. Using audience research in Cardiff, Glasgow, Coleraine and Bournemouth, the chapter discusses the importance of including children's voices, particularly if we want to create a strong democracy and public sphere in the future.
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Keywords
Newsround, children's news, public sphere, new media technology, audience research, BBC
Citation
Mendes, K., Carter, C., and Messenger Davies, M. (2009) Young Citizens and the News. In: Allan, S. Ed. Companion to News and Journalism Studies. London: Routledge. pp. 450-459
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