Journalism's Martyrs
Author | : Andrew Weeks |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 223 |
Release | : 2022-04-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781476686646 |
ISBN-13 | : 1476686645 |
Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Download or read book Journalism's Martyrs written by Andrew Weeks and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-04-20 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journalists have often put themselves in danger to convey crucial information to the public. Many journalists have even died doing their jobs, investigating crimes or traveling to battle zones--and sometimes documenting events in their own communities. Recently, reporters have been assaulted, mocked and silenced, their reports dubbed "fake news" and them, "enemies of the people." A free press is one of the country's most reliable foundations for ensuring a democracy for current and future generations. With a focus on American journalism, this book tackles issues affecting today's news through profiling journalists killed on the job, whether from violent conspiracy, terrorism or mass shootings.