The Troubles of Journalism: A Critical Look at What's Right and Wrong With the Press (Lea's Communication Series) - Softcover

Hachten, William A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0805838171 ISBN 13: 9780805838176

Publisher: Routledge, 2007

Synopsis

This update to The Troubles of Journalism continues the work of the first edition, focusing on both the strengths and the weaknesses of American journalism at a time of societal flux and economic change. Author William A. Hachten's analysis comes out of his own 50-year involvement with newspapers and journalism education. He evaluates the significant changes in the journalism industry and suggests what these changes may mean for the nation and for the world at large.

All chapters have been updated for this edition, with additional emphasis on the press's role in covering air wars in Kosovo and Serbia, media ownership consolidations, news on the Internet, and other factors affecting the way news is gathered and reported. A new chapter examines the role of the press in the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal.

At a time when the journalism profession is undergoing significant change and criticism, this critique offers valuable insights for current and future journalists. In presenting American journalism in its international, historical, legal, and economic contexts, Hachten provides the basis for understanding why journalism today is the way it is and sets a course for its future direction.

About this title

Synopsis

This monograph provides an updated look at criticisms of journalism and evaluates ongoing changes in the profession. The work aims to be appropriate for academics, practitioners, and as a supplemental text for media criticism courses.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0805838171
• ISBN 13: 9780805838176
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 200