Overview

The Encyclopedia of American Journalism is the only single-volume reference work to explore the history of journalism in the United States in print media, radio, television, and the Internet. This groundbreaking volume documents the integral part that journalism has played in the formation of American culture—with 405 entries ranging in length from 500 to 5,000 words. Now in paperback, this volume covers key figures and watershed moments in the history of American journalism. The range of entries is vast, covering historical notables such as William Randolph Hearst and Elizabeth Cady Stanton and contemporary press personalities like Tom Brokaw and Helen Thomas; news outlets including CNN, New York Times, Salon.com, Sports Illustrated, and the Associated Press; historical themes and practices from muckraking to reporting on terrorism; and much more. Every entry includes a substantial list of suggestions for further reading. The Encyclopedia of American Journalism is an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of the press as the ""fourth pillar"" of American democracy.

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Author:   Stephen L. Vaughn (University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   1.133kg
ISBN:  

9780415999083

ISBN 10:   0415999081
Pages:   664
Publication Date:   02 April 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Entries A-Z Index Sample Contents (A): Abbott, Robert S. ABC News Abolitionist Press Abrams v. United States (1919) Adams, Samuel Hopkins Advertising Agee, James Agricultural Journalism Alien and Sedition Acts, 1798 Alternative Press American Revolution American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE) Annenberg, Walter Anthony, Susan B. AOL Time Warner Archives and Newspapers Archiving and Preservation Arizona Republic Armed Forces Media Army-McCarthy Hearings Asian American Journalists and Press Associated Press Atlanta Journal Constitution Atlantic Monthly

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"""The diverse range of topics (Boxing journalism, Chinese American press, Obituaries, Weekly Reader, to name a few) makes it a particularly useful reference source.""--Booklist ""Strongly recommended for all libraries."" -- Library Journal"

The diverse range of topics (Boxing journalism, Chinese American press, Obituaries, Weekly Reader, to name a few) makes it a particularly useful reference source. --Booklist Strongly recommended for all libraries. -- Library Journal

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