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A Journalism of Humanity: A Candid History of the World's First Journalism School
Steve Weinberg
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Hardcover. It might seem unlikely that a midwestern university located far from national media centers would be home to the world's first journalism school, but the University of Missouri holds that distinction. This work covers - and uncovers - the many-faceted history of its School of Journalism. It also reveals the School's flaws as well as its virtues. Num Pages: 288 pages, 15 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBNU; HBT; JNM; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 590.
It might seem unlikely that a midwestern university located far from national media centers would be home to the world's first journalism school, but the University of Missouri holds that distinction. Now celebrating its centennial, the School of Journalism, founded by a newsman who lacked a college education, is regarded as one of the highest-rated in the world.Steve Weinberg, an alumnus and investigative reporter who returned to teach at Missouri, now covers - and uncovers - the many-faceted history of its School of Journalism, from the days of Walter Williams through the Dean Mills era. ""A Journalism of Humanity"" balances ... Read more
It might seem unlikely that a midwestern university located far from national media centers would be home to the world's first journalism school, but the University of Missouri holds that distinction. Now celebrating its centennial, the School of Journalism, founded by a newsman who lacked a college education, is regarded as one of the highest-rated in the world.Steve Weinberg, an alumnus and investigative reporter who returned to teach at Missouri, now covers - and uncovers - the many-faceted history of its School of Journalism, from the days of Walter Williams through the Dean Mills era. ""A Journalism of Humanity"" balances ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Missouri
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Missouri, United States
ISBN
9780826217967
SKU
V9780826217967
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About Steve Weinberg
Steve Weinberg is Professor of Journalism at the University of Missouri - Columbia. His other books include Taking on the Trust: The Epic Battle of Ida Tarbell and John D. Rockefeller, The Reporter's Handbook: An Investigator's Guide to Documents and Techniques, and Telling the Untold Story: How Investigative Reporters Are Changing the Craft of Biography (University of Missouri Press).
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