| Description |
1 online resource (306 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
A Responsible Press Office: An Insider's Guide / Marguerite H. Sullivan -- Handbook of Independent Journalism / Deborah Potter -- Edward R. Murrow: Journalism at its Best / Mark Betka [and others] -- Making the News: Jobs in TV Journalism / Lauren Csorny -- Bridging the Divide Between Science and Journalism / Laura Van Eperen, Francesco M. Marincola, Jennifer Strohm |
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Reporting Iraqi Civilian Fatalities in a Time of War / Schuyler W. Henderson, Willliam E. Olander, Les Roberts -- Should Health Professionals Allow Reporters Inside Hospitals and Clinics at Times of Natural Disasters? / Anant Bhan -- How Do U.S. Journalists Cover Treatments, Tests, Products, and Procedures? An Evaluation of 500 Stories / Gary Schwitzer -- Effective Media Communication of Disasters: Pressing Problems and Recommendations / Wilson Lowrey [and others] -- Research about the Mass Media and Disaster: Never (Well Hardly Ever) the Twain Shall Meet / Joseph Scanlon -- U.S. Newspaper Industry in Transition / Suzanne M. Kirchhoff |
| Summary |
"[This book] presents a short history of journalism and focuses on the many important issues facing the media today, including bridging the divide between science and journalism; issues in and public perception of war reporting; the ethics and procedures of media coverage of natural disasters; the current difficulties facing U.S. newspapers; an in-depth analysis of how news organizations report new medical treatments, tests, products, and procedures; and more. The book also includes a history of and tribute to Edward R. Murrow, a pioneer in the field of television news broadcasting, including a report of how Murrow used the new media of his time, first radio, and then television. A comprehensive overview of running a government press office is presented as well"--Back cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Journalism -- United States.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Journalism.
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Journalism
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Detrani, Jason R., 1965-
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| ISBN |
9781466561908 |
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1466561904 |
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