Key Readings in Journalism

Key Readings in Journalism brings together over thirty essential writings that every student of journalism should know. Designed as a primary text for undergraduate students, each reading was carefully chosen in response to extensive surveys from educators reflecting on the needs of todays journalism classroom. Readings range from critical and historical studies of journalism, such as Walter Lippmanns Public Opinion and Michael Schudsons Discovering the News, to examples of classic reporting, such as Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodwards All the Presidents Men. They are supplemented by additional readings to broaden the volumes scope in every dimension, including gender, race, and nationality. The volume is arranged thematically to enable students to think deeply and broadly about journalismits development, its practice, its key individuals and institutions, its social impact, and its futureand section introductions and headnotes precede each reading to provide context and key points for discussion.