This volume offers a historical, philosophical, and practical critique of public and civic journalism--a movement that gained momentum in the final decade of the 20th century. During that period, proponents of the movement have published nearly a dozen books expanding upon and expounding the virtues of journalism, seeking to repair what is thought to be the torn social, political, and moral fabric in America. Although previous works have established a strong practical underpinning for publ...

Controversies in Media Ethics offers students, instructors and professionals multiple perspectives on media ethics issues presenting vast "gray areas" and few, if any, easy answers. This third edition includes a wide range of subjects, and demonstrates a willingness to tackle the problems raised by new technologies, new media, new politics and new economics.The core of the text is formed by 14 chapters, each of which deals with a particular problem or likelihood of ethical...

In a bold reversal of perspective, Gringo compiles and analyzes how Mexican journalists have viewed the United States over time—revealing a nuanced, often critical image of "the American" from south of the border. John C. Merrill assembles a wide range of Mexican editorial voices, from major dailies to regional columns, to explore how Mexican observers perceive American culture, politics, economics, and foreign policy. Far from a monolithic critique, the book captures admiration, wariness,...

Although John D. MacDonald published seventy novels and more than five hundred short stories in his lifetime, he is remembered best for his Travis McGee series. He introduced McGee in 1964 with The Deep Blue Goodbye. With Travis McGee, MacDonald changed the pattern of the hardboiled private detectives who preceeded him. McGee has a social conscience, holds thoughtful conversations with his retired economist buddy Meyer, and worries about corporate greed, racism and the Florida eco...

In the first volume of her comprehensive biography, "The Life and Times of the Rev. John Wesley, M.A., Founder of the Methodists," L. Tyerman meticulously chronicles the multifaceted life of John Wesley, a pivotal figure in the evolution of Methodism and 18th-century religious revivalism. The narrative is woven with rich detail, blending historical context with an analysis of Wesley's theological innovations and fervent advocacy for social reform. Tyerman's prose showcases an engaging yet ...

Aaron Burr--Revolutionary War hero, third vice president of the United States and a controversial figure of the early republic--was tried and acquitted of treason charges in 1807, and thereafter departed for self-imposed exile in Europe, his political career in ruins. Adrift in Paris for 15 months, he led a marginal existence on the run from creditors and the courts, getting by on handouts. While other Americans in Paris enjoyed official status that insulated them from life in the capital,...

The ultimate, all-in-one resource on what the Old Testament says about JesusAs Jesus walked the Emmaeus road, he showed his companions how the whole of Scripture foretold his coming. Yet so often today we’re not quite sure how to talk about Jesus in the Old Testament. How do you know what applies to Jesus? And how do you interpret some of the strange prophetic language?Get answers and clarity in this authoritative and reliable guide to messianic prophecy fr...

D. H. Lawrence's "John Thomas and Lady Jane" is an intriguing exploration of human sexuality, identity, and the complexities of love. Written in the early 20th century, the novella employs a candid and sometimes provocative literary style, characterized by Lawrence's poetic prose and psychological depth. The narrative unfolds as an intimate discourse on passion and eroticism, intertwined with themes of social constraint and individual desire. Through the experiences of the titular characte...

The fully revised seventh edition of this successful textbook explains the legal and diplomatic methods and organisations used to solve international disputes, how they work and when they are used. It looks at diplomatic (negotiation, mediation, inquiry and conciliation) and legal methods (arbitration, judicial settlement). It uses many, up-to-date examples of each method in practice to place the theory of how the law works in real-life situations, demonstrating the strengths and weaknesse...

In "The Man-Eaters of Tsavo," John Henry Patterson chronicles the harrowing events surrounding two maneless lions that terrorized the construction of a railway bridge in East Africa during the late 19th century. This gripping narrative blends vivid descriptive prose with a documentary style, capturing both the physical landscape of Tsavo and the psychological turmoil of the workers involved. Patterson's accounts reflect the tensions of colonialism and the fragile interplay between man and ...

The increasing global prevalence of obesity and nutrition-based non-communicable disease has many causes, including food availability; social norms as evidenced in local foodways; genetic predisposition; economic circumstance; cultural variation in norms surrounding body composition; and policies affecting production, distribution, and consumption of food locally and globally. The Applied Anthropology of Obesity:Prevention, Intervention, and Identity advances understanding of the many cult...

The life of Benedict Arnold, the American Revolutionary War general who attempted to surrender West Point to the British in 1780, didn't end after he betrayed his American compatriots. In the newly formed United States, he was condemned as a conspirator and in Britain, he was suspected of the same. He quickly left America, spent a short time in London, and largely operated in Canada and the Caribbean as a smuggler, a mercenary and a pariah.Although much has been written about Arnol...