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Taylor & Francis Inc Principles of American Journalism : An Introduction, 3rd Edition by Stephanie Craft", "Charles N. Davis
Designed to engage inspire and challenge students while laying out the fundamentals of the craft this textbook introduces readers to the core values of journalism and its singular role in a democracy.From the First Amendment to Facebook this popular textbook - now in its third edition - provides a comprehensive exploration of the guiding principles of journalism and what makes it unique. Authors Stephanie Craft and Charles Davis cover the professions ethical and legal foundations its historical and modern precepts the economic landscape of journalism the relationships among journalism and other social institutions and the key issues and challenges that contemporary journalists face. They also discuss the current ambiguities and transitions - economic and technological - occurring in the field from nonprofit news sites to social medias effects on journalism.Filled with relevant case studies exercises and discussion questions that encourage critical thinking about journalism and its role in society this book helps students become better-informed media consumers as well as more mindful practitioners of journalism.The companion website features chapter-by-chapter flashcards quizzes and annotated weblinks for students and a separate instructor resource section that features sample test questions PowerPoint slides sample syllabi and chapter-by-chapter activities and discussion questions.