Journalism: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and howJournalism: Who, What, When, Where, Why and How is a comprehensive introduction to the field, covering how news is produced and delivered, how news organizations work, and how audiences react to and interact with the news media. For students preparing for a career in journalism, the text describes the range of job possibilities in the field and offers practical, basic instruction in the fundamental practices of journalism: reporting, writing, editing and presentation. Journalism helps students understand this exciting and important field and become more critical consumers of mass media. It also provides an overview of the rich history of journalism in America. Features
About the Author James Glen Stovall taught journalism and mass communication for 25 years at the University of Alabama before joining the faculty of Emory and Henry College in Emory, Virginia, in 2003. He is a former newspaper reporter, editor and graphic journalist and is the author of a number of books including Writing for the Mass Media (Allyn and Bacon, 2002) and Web Journalism: Practice and Promise of a New Medium (Allyn and Bacon, 2004). Praise for Journalism "I had no doubt as I read the text that Stovall had done his research and had probably had substantial experience in news media. I was in the hands of an excellent teacher." "The author writes in a strong, clear, straightforward way that is the right level for my students and that makes the material very accessible." "The use of real-world examples and the attention paid to the culture of journalism are the most notable portions of this text." |