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History of the press

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The history of the press examines the development, evolution, and impact of print and digital media on society, culture, and politics. It encompasses the origins of printing technology, the rise of newspapers and magazines, and the role of journalism in shaping public discourse and informing citizens throughout different historical periods.
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The history of the press examines the development, evolution, and impact of print and digital media on society, culture, and politics. It encompasses the origins of printing technology, the rise of newspapers and magazines, and the role of journalism in shaping public discourse and informing citizens throughout different historical periods.

Key research themes

1. How did the abolition of Stamp Duty influence the development and impact of local and provincial press in 19th century Britain?

This theme examines the transformative effects of 19th-century newspaper taxation reforms on the proliferation, distribution, and socio-political role of local and provincial newspapers in Britain. Understanding this impact is critical as it highlights the decentralization of journalism from London, the growth of regional identities, and the shift in political, cultural, and economic power exercised through the press. Such research reassesses Victorian cultural history by emphasizing the dominant presence of local newspapers in shaping public opinion and local cultures.

Key finding: This study quantitatively demonstrates that the abolition of compulsory stamp duty in 1855 nearly doubled the number of provincial newspaper titles and catalyzed a six-fold increase from 224 to 1340 by the end of the 19th... Read more

2. What role did international congresses and professionalization efforts play in shaping journalism as a regulated profession around the turn of the 20th century?

This area investigates the institutionalization and professionalization of journalism through international cooperation and regulatory efforts exemplified by press congresses such as the 1898 Lisbon International Congress of the Press. This theme critically addresses how journalism transitioned from a loosely defined trade to a regulated profession with ethical codes, formal education, and associations, underpinning the modern journalistic self-conception. The research stresses the interplay between national and international dimensions in establishing journalism's identity and autonomy within democratic societies.

Key finding: This cultural historical study reveals that the 1898 Lisbon Congress was seminal in advancing the professional identity of journalists, fostering national associations, establishing codes of conduct, and advocating journalism... Read more

3. How did interpretive and authoritative reporting evolve in early 20th-century American journalism, particularly at The New York Times between 1919 and 1931?

This research theme explores the emergence of interpretive reporting—a journalistic style characterized by analysis, context, and explanation rather than mere factual reporting—during the Progressive Era and after World War I. Focusing on The New York Times, the investigation delves into how bylined correspondents, editorial innovations, and interactions with emerging newsmagazines fostered authoritative journalism, thereby transforming news consumption and public understanding, especially regarding complex political and international affairs.

Key finding: This historical analysis identifies Richard V. Oulahan as a pioneering interpretive reporter whose bylined stories combined authoritative analysis, explanation, and prediction, marking a transition from routine reporting to... Read more

4. How have historical narratives within ethnic and minority press contributed to shaping cultural identity and communal imaginaries, particularly among diaspora communities?

This theme focuses on the role of ethnic and minority press in articulating and preserving cultural identity, fostering community cohesion, and mediating transnational belonging. By analyzing symbolic representations, narratives, and the production of collective memory within diaspora newspapers, research reveals how immigrant communities have used print media to negotiate identity within host societies, reconnect with their heritage, and influence socio-political discourses both locally and internationally.

Key finding: Utilizing comprehensive discourse analysis, this work finds that the Portuguese-language ethnic press in the US functioned not only as a source of news but as a producer of a unique socio-cultural imaginary. It highlights how... Read more
Key finding: This edited volume documents the significant role of Australia’s migrant and minority print media in expressing cultural, social, and political diversity, thereby challenging dominant national narratives. It demonstrates how... Read more
Key finding: Through primary source analysis, this study establishes that the Ionian Islands’ local press under British rule played a multidimensional role as political motivators and public opinion shapers. It evidences the press’s... Read more

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When Freemasonry entered the world of early enlightenment sociability, it immediately spread as one of the most popular features, one might almost say the matrix of associational life across Europe and the world. With its entrance into... more
Presentation of the editorial series «Nerbiniana: History of Magazines for Children and Youth».
Form and style matter in journalism. To a large extent a newspaper's identity is determined by its appearance and its tone. Readers want to feel comfortable with a paper's design, its departmentalization and its use of illustrations,... more
The US media system is primarily a commercial one dominated by a small number of lightly regulated corporations, and offset by weak public alternatives. This was not inevitable ; it resulted from the outcomes of specific policy battles... more
Este livro, de maneira inédita e extensiva, analisa a marcante carreira da Revista do Brasil, publicação de importância crucial na história da imprensa paulistana e brasileira. Na consideração das diferentes fases desse periódico ilustre,... more
Based on contemporary press articles and applying a comparative methodology, this study examines the responses of important British and American quality papers to the unfolding of Nazi anti-Semitism from September 1930 until April 1933.... more
The power of the "public word" had a significant impact during the Great War (1914-1918). In order to emphasize Serbian issue to the European public, Serbian intellectuals (Milenko Vesnić, Grgur Jakšić, Jovan Žujović, Mileta Novaković... more
The present bibliography in three volumes was compiled as a part of the digitization project "German-language periodicals from Eastern Europe" at the Institute for East and Southeast European Studies. It is offering bibliographical data... more
Dit hoofdstuk schetst in hoeverre objectiviteit is geaccepteerd in de Nederlandse journalistiek en hoe dit proces is verlopen. Ik zal eerst analyseren wat het objectiviteitsregime als samenhangend complex van normen, routines en... more
The present bibliography in three volumes was compiled as a part of the digitization project "German-language periodicals from Eastern Europe" at the Institute for East and Southeast European Studies. It is offering bibliographical data... more
The news published throughout the world after the death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk reveals the effect of him on his contemporaries.
A pesar de l’ocupació militar, els austriacistes que van romandre a Barcelona després de la fi de la Guerra de Successió van desplegar una intensa activitat subversiva en contra del règim borbònic, entre la qual destaca la difusió... more
La anexión del territorio de la antigua República Dominicana a España, que tuvo lugar en marzo de 1861, supuso un acontecimiento excepcional en la historia de la diplomacia. Se trató de una reincorporación a la antigua metrópoli,... more
El choque entre la libertad de prensa y la revolución en la fase inicial del proceso revolucionario en Cuba, que se resolvió con la eliminación de la libertad de prensa.// The clash between press freedom and revolution in the initial... more
Las revistas femeninas han recibido poca atención científica, hasta el punto de que no suelen formar parte de los estudios sobre prensa. Junto al desinterés académico, la complejidad de un segmento edito rial compuesto por un conjunto... more
"Resumen: La prensa dieciochesca supone una fuente de información imprescindible para conocer diversos aspectos de la historia en el siglo XVIII. A través de ella, pretendemos conocer cómo era el tratamiento que hacia los monstruos se... more
In "Missionsgeschichte als Geschichte der Globalisierung von Wissen: Transkulturelle Wissenaneignung und -vermittlung durch christliche Missionare in Afrika und Asien im 17., 18. und 19. Jahrhundert", eds. Ulrich van der Hayden and... more
This article explores the changes in news agency mechanisms that accompanied the restructuring of Europe after World War I. During the interwar period, a new form of negotiation replaced the pre-World War I conception of English, French... more
This article argues that an approach focused on the historical transformation of journalistic routines and textual forms makes it possible to overcome a confinement to national histories. This kind of study focuses on the transfer of... more
Entre las diferentes tendencias que dividieron el movimiento republicano español en el último cuarto del siglo XIX, el Partido Republicano Progresista representó, en muchos aspectos, una clara línea de continuidad con la tradición liberal... more
I L OS ANÁLISIS QUE FOCALIZAN LA ATENCIÓN en la función de la prensa en variados contextos espaciotemporales son actualmente abundantes. En las últimas décadas se ha prestado especial atención a la prensa en tanto expresión de la opinión... more
"Dénoncer les 'coquins'. Une nécessité démocratique et ses risques selon Camille Desmoulins", dans Philippe Bourdin et Stéphane Le Bras (dir.), Les fausses nouvelles. Un millénaire de bruits et de rumeurs dans l'espace public français,... more
Este livro é muito mais do que uma análise sobre a "Revista do Brasil", pois estabelece um diálogo crítico com Monteiro Lobato, o regionalismo paulista, com as propostas de construção da nação e com os ideais eugênicos, desvendando... more
José Martí (1853-1895) analizó el sistema canovista y publicó sus impresiones al respecto en la prensa americana. En este trabajo se estudia su análisis, poniendo especial atención en el turno pacífico del Partido Liberal y del Partido... more
La petite presse multiplie les usages comiques de la prédiction, tantôt en empruntant ses effets à l’almanach, tantôt en traitant au second degré les marronniers trop familiers, tantôt encore en infléchissant vers la prospective le... more
In 1998, large numbers of alleged sorcerers were killed in East Java, Indonesia. 1 With around 100 fatalities peaking in September, Banyuwangi regency seems to have experienced the most killings. Hundreds of articles were published about... more
AJI bukanlah sebuah organisasi yang berdiri karena landasan -sakit hati‖ akibat pembreidelan 1994. Itulah yang selalu saya tegaskan dalam berbagai forum diskusi jurnalistik. Betul, bahwa AJI secara faktual berdiri pada 7 Agustus 1994,... more
A l’edat moderna, la comunicació entre els pobles i ciutats de Catalunya estava assegurada gràcies a un sistema de correu del tot organitzat. La correspondència va permetre, d'aquesta forma, que la informació sobre els esdeveniments... more
"Dalla neutralità di agosto alle Radiose giornate di maggio. La comunicazione politica italiana tra neutralismo ed interventismo (agosto 1914-maggio 1915)" (Jacopo Calussi) Articolo per il Catalogo della Mostra ""La guerra che verrà non è... more
La descoberta, l’any 1702, d'un focus de dissidència austracista a Madrid va despertar el nerviosisme a la Cort. El cas del sacerdot català Joan Gensana, un dels detinguts, aporta alguns detalls sobre un procés per sedició del tot... more
El panorama de la prensa en España a mediados del siglo xix La situación dominicana no había sido vista con demasiado interés por parte de la opinión pública española, pese a las complicadas relaciones existentes entre los gobiernos de... more
Revista de El Colegio de San Luis, año IV, núm. 8, 2014, El Colegio de San Luis, San Luis Potosí, pp. 96-127. ISSN: 2007-8846. (Índice de Revistas Mexicanas de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica).
RESUMEN: El concepto de prensa femenina no ha despertado mucha curiosidad en la literatura especializada, a pesar de que existen importantes retos conceptuales que afectan tanto a la terminología sobre revistas para mujeres como a la... more
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