Twilight of Press Freedom: The Rise of People's Journalism

by John C. Merrill, Peter J. Gade, Frederick R. Blevens

Book Overview

This volume offers a historical, philosophical, and practical critique of public and civic journalism--a movement that gained momentum in the final decade of the 20th century. During that period, proponents of the movement have published nearly a dozen books expanding upon and expounding the virtues of journalism, seeking to repair what is thought to be the torn social, political, and moral fabric in America. Although previous works have established...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805836640
• ISBN13: 9780805836646
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"