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The troubles of journalism : a critical look at what's right and wrong with the press / William A. Hachten.
Series: LEA's communication seriesPublication details: Mahwah, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, c2005.Edition: 3rd edDescription: xxiv, 186 p. ; 24 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0805851674 (pbk. : alk. paper) :
- 0805851666 (cloth : alk. paper)
- Critical look at what's right and wrong with the press
- PN4855 .H24 2005
Contents:
Summary: "Taking stock of the current news environment, author William A. Hachten provides this thorough update to his insider's examination of the U.S. journalism profession. He considers the critiques of journalism and evaluates the changes taking place that have resulted in both positive and negative outcomes." "This third edition will be a valuable and current resource for graduate and undergraduate students alike in the fields of journalism, media studies, and communication. The critical view provided here will improve the media literacy of students as well as anyone considering how U.S. media changes in response to changes on the national, international, and global levels."--BOOK JACKET. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
Best news media in the world? -- Global impact of American media -- Freedom of the press: theory and values -- Recent history of the press -- Bigger, fewer, and more like-minded -- News on the air: a sense of decline -- The fading American newspaper? -- Why the public mistrusts the media -- The Clinton scandal and mixed media -- Foreign news revived? -- Covering wars in an era of terrorism -- News and comment on the Internet -- Educating journalists -- Conclusion: journalism at a time of change.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-180) and indexes.
Best news media in the world? -- Global impact of American media -- Freedom of the press: theory and values -- Recent history of the press -- Bigger, fewer, and more like-minded -- News on the air: a sense of decline -- The fading American newspaper? -- Why the public mistrusts the media -- The Clinton scandal and mixed media -- Foreign news revived? -- Covering wars in an era of terrorism -- News and comment on the Internet -- Educating journalists -- Conclusion: journalism at a time of change.
"Taking stock of the current news environment, author William A. Hachten provides this thorough update to his insider's examination of the U.S. journalism profession. He considers the critiques of journalism and evaluates the changes taking place that have resulted in both positive and negative outcomes." "This third edition will be a valuable and current resource for graduate and undergraduate students alike in the fields of journalism, media studies, and communication. The critical view provided here will improve the media literacy of students as well as anyone considering how U.S. media changes in response to changes on the national, international, and global levels."--BOOK JACKET. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
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