journalism

Bill Moyers presents his own views on what is wrong in American society and maintains that democracy is being replaced by government of, by, and for a corporate ruling class.

A collection of individual profiles and recollections by Gay Talese which describe the people, places, and moments that have impacted his life.

Analyzes how press coverage influences American's views of politics, using the presidential election of 2000 as an example of how the media often fails to keep people informed without bias.

Reprints over 140 major stories from newspapers throughout the United States, each with an explanatory introduction, covering a period that ranges from 1704 to 2000.

Looks at computers as a means of providing and receiving news and information in the age of the Internet, arguing that digital journalism offers a welcome alternative to what many people perceive as a decline in mainstream media; and discusses some of the significant people and issues in the world of online news.

When a billionaire with roots in her high school offers Lisa Harrison an internship shadowing the star reporter at New York's hottest music magazine, Lisa faces difficult choices if she is to make the most of her opportunity and maintain her self-respect.

Journalists approach these style questions with varying degrees of passion.

Rather than a systematic journalism manual, this book is extended shoptalk - a continuation of the discussions, formal and informal, with newswriters intent on improving themselves in their craft.

Concise, practical, and comprehensive.

"Rick has to write his first research report and Rachel helps him. They go to the library and on line to find information about the endangered African Black Rhino. Concepts include; revising, scanning and using reliable sources. Activities in the back help the reader organize and write a research report"--Provided by publisher.