International News Reporting

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International News Reporting is a compelling collection of essays by leading international correspondents in print, broadcasting, and photojournalism. It provides an essential introduction to journalism from the perspective of those who have shaped the profession. Contributors explore vital areas of professional practice necessary for students and young journalists, including reporting from conflict zones, humanitarian disasters, and the developing world. The book addresses challenges such as avoiding stereotypes, the impact of blogging, and risk assessment for journalists working in dangerous environments.
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This book is ideal for journalism students, aspiring international reporters, and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the field of international news gathering and the ethical, practical, and safety challenges it presents.

Top journalists share their experiences in this book with the aim of identifying the major areas of professional practice which students and young journalists need to know in order to understand fully the field of international news gathering. Journalism educators add their perspectives on the issues.

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A collection of essays by top international correspondents in print, broadcasting, and photojournalism, International News Reporting offers an introduction to journalism written by the people who have made the profession what it is today.

Contributors identify the major areas of professional practice which students and young journalists need to know in order to work safely in, and understand fully, the field of international news gathering. The book looks at events from conflicts to humanitarian disasters. It covers crucial topics such as how to report stories about the developing world, how to avoid stereotyping, the uses and abuses of blogging, and risk assessment for journalists in conflict zones.

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"The chapters are well written, command attention, and provide valuable insights into international reporting." (Communication Research Trends, 2011) "Exciting first-hand stories from journalists lend the book a depth of credibility and make it highly engaging." (CHOICE, August 2009) Christiane Amanpour praises the book for its honesty, bravery, integrity, and the determination to bear witness, highlighting the unique value of first-hand reporting from the field. Vin Ray of the BBC College of Journalism describes it as a significant resource for both existing and aspiring journalists, offering distilled wisdom on critical issues in international journalism worldwide.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405160391

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 December 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Heather Purdey
Edited by John Owen

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 544g

Pages: 304

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

John Owen is professor of international journalism at City University in London and has played a leading role in international journalism for the past 30 years that included serving as chief news editor of CBC Television News. John is the founding chairman of the Frontline Club Forum in London, and also the founding executive producer of News Xchange. Heather Purdey is a senior lecturer in the Department of Journalism and Publishing at City University in London. She has been a journalist since 1976 and has worked in newspapers, radio and television.