Book Overview

Global Journalism: Understanding World Media Systems edited by Dr. Daniela Dimitrova provides an overview of the key issues facing global journalism today and traces how media systems have evolved over time in different world regions. Taking into account local context as well as technological change across media industries, the book lays down the foundation for today’s journalism students learning about the practice, growth, and impact of global media.

In addition to a current and comprehensive overview of media developments in all world regions, the book covers the theoretical foundations of global journalism, from the classic Four Theories of the Press to more nuanced media models and proposes a five-dimensional framework for studying world media systems. The range of topics includes media freedom, global news cultures, professional ethics and responsibilities, and education of global journalists. The book underscores the essential role of generative AI and social media and discusses issues such as “fake news” and disinformation, soft power and public diplomacy, foreign news reporting and international news flow.

Daniela Dimitrova

Editor