The Press and Apartheid: Repression and Propaganda in South Africa

Hachten, William A.

Giffard, C. Anthony

Business & Money

Univ of Wisconsin Pr

The press and apartheid: Repression and propaganda in South Africa

Macmillan

This update to The Troubles of Journalism continues the work of the first edition, focusing on both the strengths and the weaknesses of American journalism at a time of societal flux and economic change. Author William A. Hachten's analysis comes out of his own 50-year involvement with newspapers and journalism education. He evaluates the significant changes in the journalism industry and suggests what these changes may mean for the nation and for the world at large.  All chapters have been updated for this edition, with additional emphasis on the press's role in covering air wars in Kosovo and Serbia, media ownership consolidations, news on the Internet, and other factors affecting the way news is gathered and reported. A new chapter examines the role of the press in the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal.  At a time when the journalism profession is undergoing significant change and criticism, this critique offers valuable insights for current and future journalists. In presenting American journalism in its international, historical, legal, and economic contexts, Hachten provides the basis for understanding why journalism today is the way it is and sets a course for its future direction.

The Troubles of Journalism: A Critical Look at What's Right and Wrong With the Press

The Troubles of Journalism: A Critical Look at What's Right and Wrong With the Press (Lea's Communication Series)

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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Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

Routledge

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.

Humor & Entertainment

Radio

This update to The Troubles of Journalism continues the work of the first edition, focusing on both the strengths and the weaknesses of American journalism at a time of societal flux and economic change. Author William A. Hachten's analysis comes out of his own 50-year involvement with newspapers and journalism education. He evaluates the significant changes in the journalism industry and suggests what these changes may mean for the nation and for the world at large. All chapters have been updated for this edition, with additional emphasis on the press's role in covering air wars in Kosovo and Serbia, media ownership consolidations, news on the Internet, and other factors affecting the way news is gathered and reported. A new chapter examines the role of the press in the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal. At a time when the journalism profession is undergoing significant change and criticism, this critique offers valuable insights for current and future journalists. In presenting American journalism in its international, historical, legal, and economic contexts, Hachten provides the basis for understanding why journalism today is the way it is and sets a course for its future direction.

The Troubles of Journalism (Lea's Communication Series)

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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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.

Over much of Africa the drum has long been an important traditional means of communication. . .In Africa's expanding modern sector, the news media--newspapers, radio, television, news agencies, magazines--may be regarded as the new drums of Africa. But the news media are as yet 'muffled drums'--they are too few and inadequate for the great tasks expected of them and they are often harassed and controlled by self-serving interests.

Muffled drums; the news media in Africa

Iowa State University Press

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The Press and Apartheid: Repression and Propaganda in South Africa

The press and apartheid: Repression and propaganda in South Africa

The Troubles of Journalism: A Critical Look at What's Right and Wrong With the Press

The Troubles of Journalism: A Critical Look at What's Right and Wrong With the Press (Lea's Communication Series)

The Troubles of Journalism: A Critical Look at What's Right and Wrong With the Press (Lea's Communication Series)

The Troubles of Journalism: A Critical Look at What's Right and Wrong With the Press (Lea's Communication Series)

The Troubles of Journalism: A Critical Look at What's Right and Wrong With the Press (Lea's Communication Series)

The Troubles of Journalism: A Critical Look at What's Right and Wrong With the Press (Lea's Communication Series)

The Troubles of Journalism (Lea's Communication Series)

Muffled drums; the news media in Africa