Practising Journalism brings together experts from the field of journalism: journalists; freelance writers; lectures; and media practitioners to provide a comprehensive collection of current articles.
Offering a unique view of the way journalism is both practiced and taught, this book is divided into four section: core values in journalism; specialisation within the craft; the constraints of practice and implications for the future. It covers areas including: gender and identity in the popular press; sports journalism; urban reporting; embedded journalism; censorship; and alternative media.
This book is essential reading for students of journalism and all those considering a career in the field.
The writers are a judicious mix of journalists, former journalists, journalism educators and media studies academics.the world of journalism is examined from a range of perspectives-mainly Indian, but also British and American.. The book covers a fairly wide range of perspectives.
The editor successfully brings together a number of pieces that provide an overview on journalism practices entrenched in India. Its contribution to international journalism is valuable. This book should be particularly useful for international journalism academics, students of journalism.