press coverage

"The coverage of the Watergate scandal by the Washington Post's Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein wasn't the first example of investigative journalism in the United States, but it did usher in a new era for the writing form. This book offers its own investigation into the scandal that changed everything, the scandal that sent shockwaves through the world of politics and the world of journalism itself. Details include technology's role in the change, biographies of key players, and the legacy left for generations"--Provided by publisher.

"'Race in Sports Media Coverage' looks at how and why athletes of color are covered . . . differently than their white counterparts. Breaking down stereotypes and creating opportunities for journalists of color are just two of the . . . topics discussed. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Amazon.com.

"Describes the details of three real case studies of investigative journalism about human rights . . . Readers will gain an understanding of the research process, the ethical standards journalists must follow, and the perseverance required to confirm a story and affect change"--Publisher.

"On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the battles and controversies surrounding the Vietnam War to life. People saw the battles in real time, on the nightly news, changing forever how people viewed war. Readers will see it as well, both in the text and in the accompanying video clips via the free Capstone 4D app, creating an augmented reality experience that brings the printed page to life"--.

"Award-winning poet and critic Kevin Young traces the history of the hoax as a peculiarly American phenomenon--the legacy of P. T. Barnum's "humbug" culminating with the currency of Donald J. Trump's "fake news""--Dust jacket.

Provides explanations of the science behind issues facing the United States during the early twenty-first century, discussing dirty bombs, energy alternatives, radioactivity, space exploration, and global warming.

Presents a collection of women who have been labeled "trainwreck" throughout history including Billie Holiday, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Amy Winehouse. Examines the flaws that brought that label to them and the impact labeling them such has on other women and the cause of feminism.

Documents gay and lesbian issues in the United States from 1851 to 2010 through news stories and editorials selected from the archive of the "New York Times.".

Presents an account of the murder of Iowa farmer John Hossack in December 1900, drawing from newspaper accounts, government documents, unpublished memoirs, and the legal record to retrace the subsequent investigation, and the arrest and trial of his wife, Margaret.