Central Ideas in the Development of American Journalism: A Narrative History (Routledge Communication Series)

Olasky, Marvin N.

ISBN 10: 0805808930 / ISBN 13: 9780805808933

Published by Routledge, 1990

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Central Ideas in the Development of American Journalism: A Narrative History (Routledge Communication Series)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805808930
• ISBN 13: 9780805808933
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

The thesis of this volume is that a broad look at the whole philosophical pattern of journalism will show three central ideas achieving dominance sequentially. The first of these central ideas -- which Olasky terms "macro-stories" -- was called the "official story" since it overarchs the daily bits and pieces of journalistic coverage. Built on the belief that power knows best, and that editors should merely print whatever the king or governor demanded, published news quickly became what state authorities wanted people to know. Offering a fresh look at the legends of journalism, this book narrates the history of macro-stories (the "official," the "corruption" and the "oppression" story) in American journalism from its European beginnings in the 16th and 17th century through 1917.

About the Author

Marvin Olasky is is editor-in-chief of WORLD Magazine, Distinguished Chair in Journalism and Public Policy at Patrick Henry College, VA, and Dean of the World Journalism Institute.