Full Description
Journalists have often put themselves in danger to convey crucial information to the public. Many journalists have even died doing their jobs, investigating crimes or traveling to battle zones--and sometimes documenting events in their own communities. Recently, reporters have been assaulted, mocked and silenced, their reports dubbed "fake news" and them, "enemies of the people." A free press is one of the country's most reliable foundations for ensuring a democracy for current and future generations.
With a focus on American journalism, this book tackles issues affecting today's news through profiling journalists killed on the job, whether from violent conspiracy, terrorism or mass shootings.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1 The Hard Knocks of Journalism
Ruben Salazar, 1970
2. Unprecedented Times
Don Bolles, 1976
3. The First Amendment and the Fourth Estate
Manuel de Dios Unanue, 1992
4. The Public's Right to Know
Dona St. Plite, 1993
5. The Uncomfortable Press
James Edwin Richards, 2000
6. Disinformation, the Public and the News
William Biggart, 2001
7. Activism, Objectivity and Fairness
Robert Stevens, 2001
8. Regaining the Public's Trust Amidst a Multitude of Voices
Chauncey Bailey, 2007
9. Brave Journalism
Alison Parker and Adam Ward, 2015
10. Blood and Ink
Five in Annapolis, 2018
11. What About Khashoggi?
Author's Note: Community Journalism
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
