156 Pages
by
Routledge
156 Pages
by
Routledge
156 Pages
by
Routledge
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It ranked among journalism's finest hours. That is what was heard in the weeks following September 11, 2001. They made mistakes, of course, but in covering one of the biggest disasters ever to hit the United States, journalists used their training, their experience, their understanding, and their sensitivity to provide coverage that helped bring understanding and a sense of calm to the chaos.... Read more
Preface, 1. In the Wake of Disaster: Lessons Learned, 2. From Chaos to Mourning: The Case of CNN, 3. Cruising on Autopilot: How the Media Covered 9/11, 4. Consolation: Was It a Virtual Catharsis?, 5. Journalistic Norms: The Media as Shepherd, 6. Sources: No Time for the Rolodex, 7. Crisis Interviewing: Preparation and Sensitivity, 8. Television Impact: More Than Words Alone, 9. Radio’s Role: First You Go into High Gear, and Then You Cry, 10. Different Functions: Television and Newspapers, 11. Public Response: Crisis and Presidential Approval, References, List of Contributors, List of Interviews, Index
Biography
Jay Perkins
