1st Edition

Encyclopedia of American Journalism

Edited By Stephen L. Vaughn Copyright 2008
664 Pages
by Routledge

664 Pages
by Routledge

664 Pages
by Routledge

The Encyclopedia of American Journalism is the only single-volume reference work to explore the history of journalism in the United States in print media, radio, television, and the Internet. This groundbreaking volume documents the integral part that journalism has played in the formation of American culture—with 405 entries ranging in length from 500 to 5,000 words. Now in paperback, this... Read more

Introduction

Entries A-Z

Index

Sample Contents (A):

Abbott, Robert S.

ABC News

Abolitionist Press

 Abrams v. United States (1919)

Adams, Samuel Hopkins

Advertising

Agee, James

Agricultural Journalism

Alien and Sedition Acts, 1798

Alternative Press

American Revolution

American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE)

Annenberg, Walter

Anthony, Susan B.

AOL Time Warner

Archives and Newspapers

Archiving and Preservation

Arizona Republic

Armed Forces Media

Army-McCarthy Hearings

Asian American Journalists and Press

Associated Press

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlantic Monthly

Biography

Stephen L. Vaughn

"The diverse range of topics (Boxing journalism, Chinese American press, Obituaries, Weekly Reader, to name a few) makes it a particularly useful reference source."—Booklist

"Strongly recommended for all libraries." -- Library Journal