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Zusatztext "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 Informationen zum Autor Stephen L. Vaughn Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung Explores the history of journalism in the United States in print media, radio, television, and the Internet. This book 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 key figures and watershed moments in the history of American journalism. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 ...
Sommario
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 makes [The Encyclopedia of American Journalism] a particularly useful reference source" - Booklist
