Medical Journalism

By Ragnar Levi

Journalism as applied to science and medicine Medical Journalism: Exposing Fact, Fiction, and Fraud provides comprehensive guidance to this specialized segment of the journalism field. From journalism fundamentals to niche topics such as separating science fact from science fiction, this book provides in-depth insight while applying the industry's rigorous standards to a specialty that has come to be treated more like entertainment than news. Extensive discussion on pitfalls shows you how to avoid the hallmarks of bad scientific reporting, and a central theme throughout focuses on the importance of quality sources.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813803039
• ISBN13: 9780813803036
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Book for Medical Reporters and Broadcasting Students!

I found this book to be highly informative and it teaches the basics and important information needed to succeed as a medical journalist in either the print or broadcasting media.

A Must Have

A must have for every reporter's bookshelf. The book has insight into the medical reporting community that you just can't find elsewhere. I think it should be required reading for all journalists, as the points that are brought up in it apply to all areas of reporting. In addition to this book, I recommend Kelly James-Enger's "Ready, Aim, Specialize."