The Business of Journalism

In recent years the nature of American journalismand the presss role in everyday lifehas dramatically changed. In The Business of Journalism, ten leading reporters and editors speak for the record about the changes theyve seen and the effects such changes have wrought. These seasoned journalists tackle such controversial issues as how the press lost the public trust; the increasing concentration of ownership in the media business and its consequences for freedom of the press; the ongoing struggle to integrate Americas newsrooms; and the pressures on smaller, independent newspapers. The Business of Journalism is an insiders look at a fascinating and changing industry.