The inside scoop : a guide to nonfiction investigative writing and exposés / Sarah Statz Cords.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cords, Sarah Statz, 1974-

Series:

Real stories

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Investigative reporting--Bibliography.

Investigative reporting.

Genre:

Bibliographies.

Physical Description:

xxx, 449 pages ; 27 cm.

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, 2009.

Summary:

Take a closer look at more than 500 current and classic examples of investigative writing with this guide that describes and organizes hundreds of titles according to popular subgenres and themes.

Investigative writing-from exposes to character profiles, and immersion journalism to political and business reporting-is an American tradition that has come into its own, with authors such as Barbara Ehrenreich, Tracy Kidder, William Langwiesche, and Samantha Power regularly rousing critical acclaim and claiming spots on bestseller lists. Written by some of our best writers, and often controversial, these are generally titles with high visibility in the media and high appeal to readers.

To illuminate each of the 500 examples included here, the author provides a descriptive annotation, a list of subjects, fiction and nonfiction read-alikes, and indication of awards and suitability for book groups. In addition, she includes explanatory notes, and information regarding the history and development of journalistic writing, up to and including gonzo and the new new journalism. An essential guide for readers advisors, this is also an important resource for academic libraries that serve journalism programs.

Contents:

In-depth reporting

Exposés

Immersion journalism

Character profiles

Political reporting

Business reporting.

Notes:

Includes indexes.

ISBN:

9781591586500

159158650X

OCLC:

246888919