Principles of American Journalism: An Introduction

Principles of American Journalism: An Introduction

<P>Designed to engage, inspire and challenge students while laying out the fundamentals of the craft, <I>Principles of American Journalism</I> introduces readers to the core values of journalism and its singular role in a democracy. From the First Amendment to Facebook, the new and revised edition of this popular textbook provides a comprehensive exploration of the guiding principles of journalism and what makes it unique: </P> <P></P> <UL> <P> <LI>the profession's ethical and legal foundations;</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>its historical and modern precepts;</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>the economic landscape of journalism;</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>the relationships among journalism and other social institutions;</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>the key issues and challenges that contemporary journalists face. </LI> <P></P></UL> <P></P> <P>Case studies, exercises, and an interactive companion website encourage critical thinking about journalism and its role in society, making students more mindful practitioners of journalism and more informed media consumers.</P>