What good is journalism? : how reporters and editors are saving America's way of life / edited with an introduction by George Kennedy and Daryl Moen.

Other author Kennedy, George, 1941-
Other author Moen, Daryl R.
Format Book
Publication InfoColumbia : University of Missouri Press, ©2007.
Descriptionv, 171 pages ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents Americans and journalism: we value but criticize it / George Kennedy and Glen Cameron -- Journalism: the lifeblood of a democracy / Sandy Davidson and Betty Winfield -- NPR offers news and companionship / Geneva Overholser -- The hometown newspaper builds community / Judy Bolch -- Watchdogs of government serve citizens / Wesley G. Pippert -- Journalism builds new democracies / Byron Scott -- Investigative reporting saves lives / Brant Houston -- Computer-assisted journalism creates new knowledge / David Herzog and Brant Houston -- How to get the journalism you deserve / Stuart Loory.
Abstract "A compilation of essays that show how good journalistic practices enrich the daily lives of citizens, trace the development of free expression through American history, and enable citizens to play their own roles in the democracy, while also showing how these principles are playing a revolutionary role in emerging democracies"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2007010381
ISBN9780826217301 (alk. paper)
ISBN0826217303 (alk. paper)
ISBN0826217311 (pbk.)
ISBN9780826217318 (pbk.)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks PN4888.S6 W53 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold