Everyman news [ the changing American front page

"Examines how newspapers have changed over the past few years, becoming story papers. Comparing 850 stories, story approaches, and unofficial sourcing in twenty American newspapers from 2001 and 2004, Weldon reveals a shift toward features over hard news, along with an increase in anecdotal or...

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Main Author: Weldon, Michele , 1958- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Columbia : University of Missouri Press , c2008
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Online Access:NetLibrary
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Summary:"Examines how newspapers have changed over the past few years, becoming story papers. Comparing 850 stories, story approaches, and unofficial sourcing in twenty American newspapers from 2001 and 2004, Weldon reveals a shift toward features over hard news, along with an increase in anecdotal or humanistic approaches to all stories"--Provided by publisher
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 286 p.) : ill
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-279) and index
ISBN:082621777X (alk. paper)
082626624X (electronic bk.)
9780826217776 (alk. paper)
9780826266248 (electronic bk.)