Journalism : theory and practice / [edited by] Jason R. Detrani.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Detrani, Jason R., 1965-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Journalism--United States.

Journalism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (296 p.)

Edition:

1st.

Place of Publication:

Oakville, Ont. : Apple Academic Press, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

<P><STRONG>Journalism: Theory and Practice</STRONG> presents a short history of journalism and focuses on the many important issues facing the media today, including bridging the divide between science and journalism, war reporting, media coverage of natural disasters, the current difficulties facing U.S. newspapers, and more. The book also includes a history of and tribute to Edward R. Murrow, a pioneer in the field of television news broadcasting. A comprehensive overview of running a government press office is presented.</P>

Contents:

Front Cover; Contents; Introduction; A Responsible Press Office: An Insider's Guide; Handbook of Independent Journalism; Edward R. Murrow: Journalism at its Best; Making the News: Jobs in TV Journalism; Bridging the Divide between Science and Journalism; Reporting Iraqi Civilian Fatalities in a Time of War; Should Health Professionals Allow Reporters Inside Hospitals and Clinics at Times of Natural Disasters?; How do U.S. Journalists Cover Treatments, Tests, Products, and Procedures? An Evaluation of 500 Stories

Effective Media Communication of Disasters: Pressing Problems and RecommendationsResearch about the Mass Media and Disaster: Never (Well Hardly Ever) the Twain shall Meet; The U.S. Newspaper Industry in Transition; Copyrights; Back Cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780429070235

0429070233

9781926692944

1926692942

OCLC:

891397515