The News from Southeast Asia; The Sociology of Newsmaking by Tiffen, Rodney - 1978

Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore, 1978. First Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. Preface by Kernial S. Sandhu, Director, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, acknowledgements and list of interviewees, introduction by author and bibliography. Plain text paperback binding with white coloured titles to the front panel and backstrip. "This publication looks at the social processes involved in the making of news. Based primarily on interviews with over seventy foreign correspondents working in Southeast Asia, it examines such factors as career patterns, organisational demands, use values, source structures, and the attitudes and activities of South-East Asian governments in influencing the content of news." – from rear panel blurb.  Creasing of the book corners rubbing of all edges and panels. There is an impression of a paperclip to the top edge of the front panel and half title page. Age toning of the text block edges and pages. Previous owners name to the top right hand corner of the half title page.  Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [10], 206, [2] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Category: Communications & Media; Journalism; Southeast Asia; 1970s; Sociology & Culture. Inventory No: 0128111. .