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OverviewThe Encyclopedia of American Journalism explores the distinctions found in print media, radio, television, and the internet. This work seeks to document the role of these different forms of journalism in the formation of America's understanding and reaction to political campaigns, war, peace, protest, slavery, consumer rights, civil rights, immigration, unionism, feminism, environmentalism, globalization, and more. This work also explores the intersections between journalism and other phenomena in American Society, such as law, crime, business, and consumption. The evolution of journalism's ethical standards is discussed, as well as the important libel and defamation trials that have influenced journalistic practice, its legal protection, and legal responsibilities. Topics covered include: Associations and Organizations; Historical Overview and Practice; Individuals; Journalism in American History; Laws, Acts, and Legislation; Print, Broadcast, Newsgroups, and Corporations; Technologies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stephen L. Vaughn (University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 28.00cm Weight: 1.390kg ISBN: 9780415969505ISBN 10: 0415969506 Pages: 664 Publication Date: 12 September 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews<p>'Currently the only publication of it's kind.' - Choice<p> ""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 """The diverse range of topics makes [The Encyclopedia of American Journalism] a particularly useful reference source"" - Booklist 'The whole book is well planned and admirably laid out, with thematic and alphabetical list of entries, list of contributers, pretty comprehensive index and clear introduction' -- Stuart James, Reference Reviews ' I do recommend this to any library, and not just academic, with an interest in US history or journalism' --Stuart James, Reference Reviews 'The authors should be applauded for trying to address a void in the literature, and they do a good job of including many journalistic ""firsts."" -- P.J. Beegle, Barry University, Choice 'Currently the only publication of it's kind.' - Choice" Author InformationStephen L. Vaughn Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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