Journalism: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides) - Softcover

Niblock, Sarah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1851687033 ISBN 13: 9781851687039

Publisher: Oneworld Publications, 2010

Synopsis

Journalism today is moving faster than ever before. With web 2.0, blogging, huge media conglomerates, 24-hours news networks, and tight legal frameworks, what is the purpose of journalism in the digital age? With priorities shifting, do journalists still strive for truth or are they solely concerned with "infotainment" -- driven by sales and ratings? This captivating guide explains the history of journalism, its everyday workings, and the ethical dilemmas that modern journalists face. Sarah Niblock is Head of Journalism at Brunel University, UK. As a journalist, she has written for the Independent, the Guardian, the Telegraph, and Cosmopolitan Magazine.

About this title

About the Author:

Sarah Niblock is Head of Journalism at Brunel University, UK. As a journalist, she has written for the Independent, the Guardian, the Telegraph, and Cosmopolitan Magazine. She is the author of Inside Journalism.

Review:

"A comprehensive introduction to the history of journalism. A timely assessment of the challenges journalism is likely to face in the future." -- James Rodgers, BBC Moscow correspondent

"A veritable tour de force. A highly erudite, panoramic sweep of journalism. Ideal as a primer in news literacy." --Maria B. Marron, Professor of Journalism and Chair of Department, Central Michigan University

"A terrific primer that covers all the bases. It's a must-read for anyone taking their first steps in journalism. Excellent." -- Professor Adrian Monck, Formerly Head of Journalism and Publishing at City University, now works for the World Economic Forum in Geneva

About this edition

• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1851687033
• ISBN 13: 9781851687039
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224