3rd Edition
The Troubles of Journalism A Critical Look at What's Right and Wrong With the Press
By William A. Hachten
Copyright 2005
216 Pages
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Routledge
210 Pages
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Routledge
200 Pages
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Routledge
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This book looks at criticisms of the journalism profession and evaluates many of the changes in journalism--both positive and negative. In addition, it suggests what the many changes mean for this nation and indeed for the world at large, as American journalism--its methods and standards--has markedly influenced the way many millions overseas receive news and view their world. Based on author... Read more
Contents: Preface to Third Edition. Preface. Introduction. 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.
Biography
William A. Hachten
"'Good journalism does matter,' according to Hachten, who in this update of a book first published in 1998 again successfully explores the virtues and faults of US news coverage and the myriad challenges to good journalism. Another enhancement is material on recent press plagiarism scandals. Libraries that own the earlier editions should replace them with this one....Highly recommended."
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