« Mécanique du fait divers : histoires singulières, émotions collectives » by Bérénice Mariau, published by MkF éditions.
Why are we so fascinated by miscellaneous news?
A special double issue of Society magazine on Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, a Netflix series about the little Grégory case, countless podcasts on the Jubillar trial... miscellaneous news make headlines and multiply across all media platforms.
A regular guest on numerous television shows and frequently interviewed in the media to analyze the phenomenon (Radio France, RFI…), Bérénice Mariau precisely dissects the mechanisms that govern these seemingly trivial events. Whether amplified by the media, instrumentalized for political purposes, or genuinely highlighting the dysfunctions of our society, miscellaneous news invariably touch on universal themes: fear, injustice, violence.
Far from being mere minor information relegated to filler pages, these stories play a fundamental role in our collective understanding. They influence our perception of society, shape our emotions, and reveal the political and social dynamics at work.
The aim here is not to pass judgment on the production and consumption of these stories, but rather to better understand what they awaken in us and why they possess a certain power of attraction or repulsion.
– Bérénice Mariau
The extraordinary within the ordinary
What makes miscellaneous news so captivating is precisely their ability to bring the extraordinary into the heart of everyday life. They offer us unique perspectives on the paradoxes of our human condition, confronting us with what we would sometimes prefer to ignore.
This book pushes us to think differently about these stories that, ultimately, say a great deal about ourselves and the world we live in.
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