For the Record : An Oral History of Rochester, NY, Newsworkers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brennen, Bonnie.

Series:

Communications and Media Studies

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (205 pages)

Place of Publication:

Basel/Berlin/Boston : Fordham University Press, 2001.

Summary:

For the Record focuses on the experiences of journalists, primarily in their own words, who worked in Rochester, New York, on the Gannett owned Democrat & Chronicle and the Times Union.While there are occasional glimpses back to the beginning of the twentieth century and conversations regarding current newsroom policies by those who are still involved in the business, most of the material in this study centers on Gannett during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s-a period that may be seen as pivotal to the development of the Gannett Company.Although there is an enormous wealth of material available on the lives of editors, publishers, and owners of newspapers, the history of newsworkers remains quite limited. Brennen's primary intention for this project is to give voice to these newsworkers, investigating their work environment, routines, and expectations. Journalists shared their favorite stories, best interviews, greatest challenges, and most frustrating experiences with Brennen.In giving voice to those previously marginalized, this oral history project may help us to reach a deeper understanding of the challenges and realities newsworkers face in the United States.

Contents:

Frontmatter

CONTENTS

FOREWORD

INTRODUCTION

1. Getting Started

2. Work Routines

3. Newsroom Struggles

4. Ideology of Gannett Newsworkers

5. Memorable Stories

6. Consent, Compliance, and Resistance: Toward a Critical Theory of Labor and Newswork

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES

REFERENCES

INDEX

Notes:

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ISBN:

0-8232-9554-0

OCLC:

1306060142