Spotlight on Journalism and Popular Heroism: The Rise from Tabloid Stars to Digital Activists

This book offers fresh insights into the central role of journalism in shaping popular memories of community heroism in times of crisis. Further, it challenges familiar assumptions about Hollywood celebrity reporting and shows journalists’ active role in connecting popular culture icons with local communities.

Caryn Coatney is a Journalism Lecturer at the University of Southern Queensland. She has been an investigative journalist in Australia and internationally, working in many communication fields extensively. Her award-winning journalism research includes an Australian Prime Ministers Centre Fellowship and peer-reviewed, academic publications. She has a PhD (Journalism), MA (Journalism - Coursework/Research) and BA with Honours in English Literature and History.