Journalism : theory and practice

"[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;...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Detrani, Jason R. , 1965- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oakville, Ont : Apple Academic Press , c2011
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. A responsible press office : an insider's guide
  • 2. Handbook of independent journalism
  • 3. Edward R. Murrow : journalism at its best
  • 3. Edward R. Murrow : Journalism at its best
  • 4. Making the news : jobs in TV journalism
  • 5. Bridging the divide between science and journalism
  • 6. Reporting Iraqi civilian fatalities in a time of war
  • 7. Should health professionals allow reporters inside hospitals and clinics at times of natural disasters?
  • 8. How do U.S. journalists cover treatments, tests, products, and procedures? an evaluation of 500 stories
  • 9. Effective media communication of disasters : pressing problems and recommendations
  • 10. Research about the mass media and disaster : never (well hardly ever) the twain shall meet
  • 11. The U.S. newspaper industry in transition