Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.governmentPublication

government publication of a state province territory dependency etc

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What good is journalism?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

86090366

Responsibility statement

edited with an introduction by George Kennedy and Daryl Moen

Sub title

how reporters and editors are saving America's way of life

Summary

"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

Table Of Contents

Americans & journalism: we value but criticize it / George Kennedy, Glen Cameron -- Journalism: the lifeblood of a democracy / Sandy Davidson, 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, Brant Houston -- How to get the journalism you deserve / Stuart Loory

Contributor

Subject