This well-organized book reports the findings of an ambitious and thorough study of journalists in six European countries—Britain, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Sweden. It focuses on continuity and change in the technology, skills, autonomy, and professionalism of news people in these countries, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. It offers some unexpected insights, as well as support for previous studies, and should be of real value to anyone interested in European journalism.
David H. Weaver, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Journalism, Indiana University, USA
Newsworkers: A Comparative European Perspective is a welcomed comparative account on the realities of journalism, which is particularly relevant in a time when journalists are struggling with a changing media world. Theoretically rich and empirically illuminating, Örnebring's book takes a fresh look into journalistic cultures in a variety of European countries. It is a great resource and vantage for scholars interested in state-of-the-art comparative journalism research.
Thomas Hanitzsch, Chair and Professor of Communication, LMU Munich, Germany
Well-theorized and well-researched, Örnebring’s book provides an insightful look at the daily pressures of working journalists. We gain important comparative evidence that brings into relief commonalities and differences across Europe while also hearing the voices of journalists struggling to adapt their understandings of professionalism to a changing media environment.
Matt Carlson, Associate Professor of Communication, Saint Louis University, USA