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Synopsis
USE FIRST AND LAST PARAGRAPHS ONLY FOR GENERAL CATALOGS... This book takes a critical look at both the strengths and weaknesses of American journalism at a time of societal flux and change. The U.S. news media -- arguably the best in the world -- find themselves in a strange dilemma. At a time of great technological innovation, the print and broadcast media do a better job of gathering and reporting -- with greater expertise -- larger amounts of compelling news on many more topics and interests than ever before. Vast amounts of serious news or "public knowledge" are available for those who seek it.
On the other hand, journalism has been severely and widely criticized. It's been charged that too much news has been trivialized and corrupted by the intermixing of news with entertainment, scandal, and sensation; political journalism has been debased by cynicism and "gotcha" reporting methods; the public perceives journalists as arrogant, biased, overpaid, and in some cases, self-seeking television celebrities, no longer concerned about providing the public with disinterested information. The fire wall between serious news and "tabloid trash" has been severely breached. Increasingly, news seems less important -- the public, especially young people, read fewer newspapers and watch less news on television. Newspaper circulations drop and TV news ratings decline.
In the continuing consolidation of news media into giant popular-culture conglomerates, journalism seems overwhelmed by the entertainment orientation and profit concerns of their corporate owners. Diversity of viewpoints as well as a reluctance to aggressively support press freedom both seem to be on the wane. Many working journalists themselves share these concerns and are outspokenly critical of their craft and its owners.
The author draws on his experience as a former newspaperman and journalism educator to provide an incisive and yet balanced analysis of the perceived "crisis" of journalism today. By looking at U.S. journalism in its international, historical, legal, and economic contexts, the reader gains some understanding of why journalism today is the way it is. Unlike much press criticism, this book strives to show both the strengths and weaknesses in contemporary journalism.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
This book looks at criticisms of the journalism profession and evaluates many of the changes in journalism--both positive and negative. In addition, it suggests what the many changes mean for this nation and indeed for the world at large, as American journalism--its methods and standards--has markedly influenced the way many millions overseas receive news and view their world. Based on author William Hachten's 50-year involvement with newspapers and journalism education, The Troubles of Journalism serves as a realistic examination of the profession, and is appropriate for upper-level undergraduate courses in journalism and media criticism.
Since the previous edition of The Troubles of Journalism, many significant challenges have occurred in the media: the events of September 11, the war on terrorism, mergers and consolidation of media ownership, new concerns about press credibility, the expanding and controversial role of cable news channels, the growing impact role of news and comment on the Internet, and continuing globalization and controversy over the role of American media in international communications. To do justice to these recent "troubles" of the news media, important additions and modifications have been made in every chapter of this Third Edition.
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