television broadcasting of news

Presented by CBS News correspondent Dan Rather, Murrow's Harvest of Shame is among the most famous television documentaries of all time. Richly photographed and arrestingly poignant, this long-acclaimed 1960 expose on the plight of migrant farm workers resonated deeply for a nation unfamiliar with such brutally honest depictions of living conditions that, as Murrow remarks, "wrong the dignity of man.".

"Have you ever turned on the TV and seen a news crew? How do they do what they do?"--Provided by publisher.

"On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the Challenger explosion to life. Kids will learn about how it happened, the subsequent investigation into its causes, and how it set back U.S. investment in space exploration. As an added bonus, readers will learn about how this played out on TV. By the time of the Challenger, the only network covering it in live time was CNN, as people thought of space flight as 'old hat.' This brought space flight back into the public consciousness, albeit not in a good way"--Provided by publisher.

"On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of CNN to life. Kids will learn how Ted Turner developed the idea of a 24/7 news network, which was unheard of at the time, as the Big Three networks devoted only half an hour a day to news, and cable was in its infancy. CNN changed the way news was delivered, and gave rise to the 24-hour news cycle on the internet as well as TV"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and brief text describe the work of a news camera operator.

"With the creation of the Cable News Network (CNN) in 1980, television news changed forever. Television news shapes viewers' opinions, politics, and journalism as a whole. This book introduces readers to the story of what came before in-the-moment reporting, how the twenty-four-hour news cycle came about, and what instantaneous reporting might mean for the future of journalism"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the rise of Roger Ailes, from his early days as a television producer and media consultant for Richard Nixon, Ronald Regan, and George H.W. Bush, to his questionable hire as president of Fox News and how he used his influence to spread a partisan political agenda.

An overview of the history of news reporting that discusses changes in the industry, the influence of the Internet, challenges with technology and copyright, the media's role as a watchdog, and other related topics, and includes photographs, a time line, and a list of additional resources.