How America Gets the News

American Journalism: A History traces the distinct history of American journalism, from the first Colonial newspapers to today's news conglomerates. It is a narrative and analytical survey that draws on many standard works, including my own research. It explores all forms of the news media: newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and digital. The book examines historical trends, including advocacy journalism, yellow journalism, investigative journalism, tabloid journalism, and multiplatform journalism. It discusses significant individuals, from Benjamin Franklin and Horace Greeley to Ida Tarbell and Oprah Winfrey. It examines noteworthy news organizations, from the New York Times and Life to CBS Radio and CNN. It also discusses the role of new technologies, developing professional standards, and the impact of corporate business practices.