The name 'faction' could equally be applied to some ostensibly documentary material, for example much autobiography and emotively-coloured sociological writing, such as Mayhew's London Labour and the London Poor or George Orwell's Down and Out in London and Paris . Today the commonest use of the word is in film and television, where 'faction' is a recognized form, making drama of recent events. Its authors often weave into their fictional narratives transcripts of real speeches and conversations and news film of the people and events involved. Trials, scandals, political machinations and wars are favourite subjects. Faction of this kind is increasingly the main way in which many people get to know about history or current affairs.
Some social commentators claim that a reverse effect is now noticeable.
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