The Journalism of Outrage: Investigative Reporting and Agenda Building in America
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Book Overview
Some media investigations sway public opinion and serve as the impetus for government reforms, while others, seemingly of equal importance, just die. This volume--the first systematic study of investigative reporting in the post-Watergate era--explores how and why this happens. Based on a decade-long program of research, highlighted by case studies of the life courses of six well-known media investigations and interviews with a national sample of over 800 investigative journalists, this book presents a new theory about the agenda-setting role of media in American society. Chapters examine the historical roots, contemporary nature, and societal impact of investigative journalism. Contrary to the conventional wisdom that depicts muckrakers and policymakers as antagonists, the authors show how investigative journalists often collaborate with officials to set the agenda for reform. The Journalism of Outrage breaks new ground in looking at this controversial form of journalism.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0898625912
ISBN13:9780898625912
Release Date:June 1992
Publisher:Guilford Publications
Length:301 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
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When Journalists Get Mad, and Get Even
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is an overview of investigative reporting and what it means in American society that will help students of journalism and media better understand why it's so essential to dig deeper than the surface of events. People do bad things. Things don't always work right, be they the machinery of government, public and private agencies, schools, hospitals - you name it. And unfortunately, some of the only times those in positions of power look up from their desks (or their play) is when a journalist lays the problem on the table - with all the raw data clearly visible. But outrage can get out of control. And this book comes at the question of pointed journalistic investigation with the unspoken assumption that digging is okay and should be tolerated in the interest of the public good. Many agree with this, but the numbers are rapidly decreasing as journalists of the late Twentieth Century have abused their privilege. This book is excellent reading and study material, but should be taken with a side helping of media law, some snippets of journalism ethics studies (which are increasing, thankfully) and some common sense.
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