What good is journalism? : how reporters and editors are saving America's way of life / edited with an introduction by George Kennedy and Daryl Moen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kennedy, George, 1941-

Moen, Daryl R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Journalism--Social aspects--United States.

Journalism.

Journalism--Social aspects.

United States.

Physical Description:

v, 171 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Columbia : University of Missouri Press, [2007]

Summary:

"A compilation of essays that show how good journalistic practices enrich the daily lives of citizens, trace the development of free expression through American history, and enable citizens to play their own roles in the democracy, while also showing how these principles are playing a revolutionary role in emerging democracies"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Americans and journalism: we value but criticize it / George Kennedy and Glen Cameron

Journalism: the lifeblood of a democracy / Sandy Davidson and Betty Winfield

NPR offers news and companionship / Geneva Overholser

The hometown newspaper builds community / Judy Bolch

Watchdogs of government serve citizens / Wesley G. Pippert

Journalism builds new democracies / Byron Scott

Investigative reporting saves lives / Brant Houston

Computer-assisted journalism creates new knowledge / David Herzog and Brant Houston

How to get the journalism you deserve / Stuart Loory.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780826217301

0826217303

0826217311

9780826217318

OCLC:

86090366