Enlightenment out of chaos : power, politics and The Chaser’s War on Everything
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01/05/2011
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This paper focuses on the satirical Australian television show The Chaser’s War on Everything, and uses it to critically explore the potential ramifications of what McNair (2006) has called ‘cultural chaos’. Through an analysis of several examples from this particular program, alongside interviews with its production team and qualitative audience research, this paper argues that this TV show’s engagement with political issues in a creative, entertaining way that departs from the conventions of traditional journalism, allows it to present a perhaps more authentic image of political agents than is often cultivated in the mainstream news media. This paper therefore provides clear evidence that the shift from homogeneity to heterogeneity in the news media presents a significant challenge to those who wish to heavily control public opinion. It also provides further support for an optimistic re-appraisal of entertainment which emphasises its central (not merely periphery) role in political discourse. |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/48519/1/48519.pdf http://www.icahdq.org/conf/2011confprogram.asp Harrington, Stephen (2011) Enlightenment out of chaos : power, politics and The Chaser’s War on Everything. In International Communication Association's 61st Annual Conference, May 26-30, 2011, Boston, Massachusetts. |
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Copyright 2011 please consult authors |
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Creative Industries Faculty; Journalism, Media & Communication |
Palavras-Chave | #190300 JOURNALISM AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING #200100 COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES #The Chaser #Politics #Journalism #Entertainment #Cultural Chaos |
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Conference Paper |