journalism

Sixteen-year-old miscreant Rebecca "Bec" Jackson is sent to Rome to intern at a top fashion magazine, but when a mysterious accident lands the editor-in-chief in a coma, Bec decides to uncover the truth, despite the distractions of a difficult boss, malicious models, and two men vying for her heart.

Helen Thomas offers an inside look at how the American press is being mislead by the government and why the press has become reluctant to question government spokesmen and search for the truth.

In 1872 New York City, a young newspaper reporter puts his life in danger when he goes undercover to investigate a conspiracy in the violent world of bare-knuckle boxing.

"Discusses the media treatment of politics and politicians worldwide, including issues of media pressure, biases, and scandals."--Provided by publisher.

Contains fourteen essays in which various scholars and media commentators discuss the effects of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001 against the United States on journalism, focusing on the United States and Britain.

An introduction to the genre of creative nonfiction, analyzing the creative structure of the essay, article, and book; discussing the challenge of finding a topic and communicating information in an interesting way; and including a sample book proposal, a look at writers' colonies and conferences, and other reference tools.

Examines the way the press gathers the news and shows us that we have good reason to be suspicious of much of the news we get.

Gives detailed and practical information on entry-level jobs in a variety of relevant fields.

Briefly describes fifteen newspaper careers, such as columnist, librarian, wire editor, and photoengraver.