Near and far: banal national identity and the press in Scotland

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the relationship between the press and a national identity are examined, focusing on a critique of Michael Billig's concept of "banal nationalism," which posits that concepts of nationality are ever-present in superficial forms of media communications and are often localized around such pronouns as "I," "we," and "you," and other contextually specific words such as "now" and "home." Topics include types of national press in Scotland, nationalism, and race relations.

Scotland, Newspaper publishing, Press, National characteristics, Communication in politics, Political communication

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The American press and political community: reporting in Detroit 1865-1920

Article Abstract:

An analysis of Detroit, MI, daily newspapers from 1865 to 1920 illustrates the shifting role of the press as both a participant in the political community and dependent upon the political outcomes and functions of the community. The late 19th century press was very partisan and heavily influenced by the formal political community. The early 20th century press became more independent and strove toward nonpartisan, nonpolitical accounts of events and circumstances.

History, Detroit, Michigan, Media coverage, Journalism, Journalistic objectivity, Objectivity

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Reproducing the nation: 'banal nationalism' in the Turkish press

Article Abstract:

This study examines 38 Turkish daily newspapers to understand the role of the press in the production of nationalist ideology in Turkey. Topics addressed include 'banal nationalism,' a term coined by Michael Billig that describes unnoticed and everyday habits that contribute to the concept of nationhood.

Turkey, Criticism and interpretation, Discourse analysis, Billig, Michael

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