Out of Print

Traditional newspapers are under threat. The impact of new technology - coupled with a catastrophic drop in ad revenue - has pushed many to the brink. Papers around the world are cutting copy, editions and staff, moving online or closing down. Out of Print explores how the collision of technology, economics and social forces has thrown news, newspapers and journalism into crisis. George Brock covers all recent controversies and issues affecting the industry including the drop in advertising revenue, the closure of papers, debates over the accountability of journalists, the phone-hacking scandal, the emergence of more agile online competitors, the rise of 'citizen journalism' and blogging culture, and the impact of social media on our news diet and expectations. Incisive and authoritative, Out of Print analyzes the role and influence of newspapers in the digital age and asks whether they can survive and, if so, how.