The Encyclopedia of American Journalism. New York: Routledge, 2009. 664 pp. $69.95.I declined because I was totally intimidated by the thought of deciding what to include and what to leave out. When Margaret Blanchard agreed to undertake the History of the Mass Media in the United States: An Encyclopedia, I was awed by her courage (not the only thing about Peggy that I found awesome), and (full disclosure) I gladly signed on to her editorial board to learn from working with her. When Stephen Vaughn of the University of Wisconsin sent out his appeal for contributors for this........
Encyclopedia of American Journalism is the only single-volume reference work to explore the history of journalism in the United States in print media, radio, television, and the Internet. This groundbreaking volume documents the integral part that journalism has played in the formation of American culturewith 405 entries ranging in length from 500 to 5,000 words key figures and watershed moments in the history of American journalism. The range of entries is vast, covering historical notables such as William Randolph Hearst and Elizabeth Cady Stanton and contemporary press personalities like Tom Brokaw and Helen Thomas; news outlets including CNN, New York Times, Salon.com, Sports Illustrated, and the Associated Press; historical themes and practices from muckraking to reporting on terrorism; and much more. Every entry includes a substantial list of suggestions for further reading.
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