Racism and the Press

Originally published in 1991. This book presents the results of an interdisciplinary study of the press coverage of ethnic affairs. Examples are drawn mainly from British and Dutch newspapers, but data from other countries are also reviewed.

Preface 1. The Study of Racism and the Press 2. Theoretical Framework 3. Headlines 4. Subjects and Topics 5. News Schemata, Argumentation and Editorials 6. Quotations and Sources 7. Meanings and Ideologies 8. Style and Rhetoric 9. The Reproduction of News about Ethnic Affairs 10. General Conclusions. Appendix: Guidelines on Race Reporting