This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.

Journalism: Theory and Practice presents a short history of journalism and focuses on the many important issues facing the media today, including bridging the divide between science and journalism, war reporting, media coverage of natural disasters, the current difficulties facing U.S. newspapers, and more. The book also includes a history of and tribute to Edward R. Murrow, a pioneer in the field of television news broadcasting. A comprehensive overview of running a government press office is presented.

About the Author

Professor Jason R. Detrani has had nearly twenty years of professional experience in the photographic and filmmaking industries, as well as in the field of higher education. He is currently the senior faculty member and Coordinator of the Communications/Media Arts Program at Broome Community College in Binghamton, New York, where he has taught introductory and advanced level courses in both theory-based and production-oriented mass communication topics. Professor Detrani was recently honored as a 2010 recipient of the State University of New York's Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, one of the highest and most prestigious honors given by the SUNY system.

Book Information
ISBN 9781926692944
Author Jason R. Detrani
Format Hardback
Page Count 306
Imprint Apple Academic Press Inc.
Publisher Apple Academic Press Inc.
Weight(grams) 657g