[csaa-forum] New book: "Discourses of Legitimation in the News: The Case of the Economic Crisis in Greece"

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New book "Discourses of Legitimation in the News: The Case of the 
Economic Crisis in Greece"

by Vaia Doudaki and Angeliki Boubouka (Routledge 2020)

https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9780429061325

Summary

Examining the news coverage of the economic crisis in Greece, this book 
develops a framework for identifying discourses of legitimation of 
actors, political decisions, and policies in the news.
This study departs from the assumption that news is a privileged terrain 
where discursive struggles (over power) are represented and take place. 
Incorporating systematic analysis of news texts and journalistic 
practices, the model contextualises the analysis in its specific 
socio-political environment and examines legitimising discourse through 
the prism of the news. Ultimately the book recognises the active role 
played by journalists and media in legitimating economic crisis related 
policies and decisions, and how they help dominant actors establish and 
legitimate their authority, which in turn helps journalists legitimate 
their own role and authority.
A concise, focused book that applies a strong theoretical and 
methodological framework, Discourse of Legitimation in the News is a 
strong contribution to the field for researchers and postgraduate students.

Contents

Introduction: assumptions and foundations, Vaia Doudaki

1. The economic crisis in Greece: short account of events and 
actors, Angeliki Boubouka

2. Media and representations of the economic crisis, Angeliki Boubouka 
and Vaia Doudaki

3. Discourses of legitimation in the news: concepts and dimensions, Vaia 
Doudaki

4. Analysing discourse: legitimation and its mechanisms in the Greek 
bailout news, Vaia Doudaki

Concluding reflections, Vaia Doudaki