Routledge - The Discourse of Broadcast News: A Linguistic Approach

Explore the inner workings of the world's dominant news medium with The Discourse of Broadcast News by Martin Montgomery. Published by Routledge, this timely study uses a linguistic approach to examine how television and radio news programs function. Instead of just looking at the facts presented, this book investigates how news is constructed through language and presentation. Montgomery looks beyond traditional reporting to show how news programs balance showing and telling. The research examines the roles of ordinary bystanders versus experts and how personal testimony is used alongside political accountability. By providing a close analysis of broadcast discourse, this study helps readers understand the conventions that shape how we receive information through radio and television. This multidisciplinary work is an essential resource for anyone studying language, media, or communication studies.