The Routledge Companion to Business Journalism

The Routledge Companion to Business Journalism provides a complete and critical survey of the field of business and economic journalism.

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.

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.