Bibliograph

The news about the news, American journalism in peril, Leonard Downie, Jr. and Robert G. Kaiser

Type

Label

The news about the news, American journalism in peril, Leonard Downie, Jr. and Robert G. Kaiser

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The news about the news

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

47243860

Responsibility statement

Leonard Downie, Jr. and Robert G. Kaiser

Review

"Leonard Downie, Jr. and Robert G. Kaiser - both reporters and editors at the Washington Post for nearly four decades - take us inside the American news media to reveal why the journalism we watch and read is so often so bad, and to explain what can be done about it." "They demonstrate how the media's preoccupation with celebrities, entertainment, sensationalism and profits can make a mockery of news. They remind us of the value of serious journalism with inside accounts of how great stories were reported and written - a New York Times investigation of Scientology and the IRS, and a Washington Post expose of police excesses. They recount a tense debate inside their own newsroom about whether to publicize a presidential candidate's long-ago love affair."--Jacket

Sub title

American journalism in peril

Table Of Contents

News matters -- Americans and their news -- News that makes a difference -- Newspapers : where the news (mostly) comes from -- The network news -- Local television news : live at 4, 5, 6 and 11 -- The new news -- News values -- The future of news

Classification

Contributor