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New book "Discourses of Legitimation in the News: The Case of the
Economic Crisis in Greece"
by Vaia Doudaki and Angeliki Boubouka (Routledge 2020)
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9780429061325
Summary
Examining the news coverage of the economic crisis in Greece, this book
develops a framework for identifying discourses of legitimation of
actors, political decisions, and policies in the news.
This study departs from the assumption that news is a privileged terrain
where discursive struggles (over power) are represented and take place.
Incorporating systematic analysis of news texts and journalistic
practices, the model contextualises the analysis in its specific
socio-political environment and examines legitimising discourse through
the prism of the news. Ultimately the book recognises the active role
played by journalists and media in legitimating economic crisis related
policies and decisions, and how they help dominant actors establish and
legitimate their authority, which in turn helps journalists legitimate
their own role and authority.
A concise, focused book that applies a strong theoretical and
methodological framework, Discourse of Legitimation in the News is a
strong contribution to the field for researchers and postgraduate students.
Contents
Introduction: assumptions and foundations, Vaia Doudaki
1. The economic crisis in Greece: short account of events and
actors, Angeliki Boubouka
2. Media and representations of the economic crisis, Angeliki Boubouka
and Vaia Doudaki
3. Discourses of legitimation in the news: concepts and dimensions, Vaia
Doudaki
4. Analysing discourse: legitimation and its mechanisms in the Greek
bailout news, Vaia Doudaki
Concluding reflections, Vaia Doudaki
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