Citizen and community journalism / Lelio Hart.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The politics of recognition -- Issues for citizen journalism -- Engaged citizen journalism -- Community participation in news making -- Methodological model for social media coverage -- Alternative social media outreach.

"The concept of citizen journalism, also known as participatory journalism or user-generated content, refers to the practice of ordinary individuals, often non-professional journalists, actively contributing to the process of gathering, reporting, analyzing, and disseminating news and information. In this form of journalism, regular citizens, armed with basic tools like smartphones, social media platforms, and other digital technologies, become sources of news and eyewitnesses to events. Traditional news media is typically produced by professional journalists working for established news organizations. They follow editorial standards, fact-checking processes, and adhere to journalistic ethics. Citizen journalism, on the other hand, involves ordinary individuals reporting news and information. While it can provide diverse perspectives, it may lack the same level of editorial oversight, fact-checking, and professional standards as traditional media. Citizen journalism often relies on user-generated content and social media platforms for distribution. The present book investigates the status and growth of citizen journalism around the globe. It engages with several of the most significant topics for this important area of enquiry from fresh, challenging perspectives. The book will be of interest for all." -- Back cover