Thoughtful people disagree about the proper role of the news media. Some believe that journalists should support government and supply the public only with information the government deems appropriate.Some believe the press instead should be the government’s watchdog, searching out and reporting on abuses of power. Some want the press to be an advocate, to champion causes, and to take political positions. Others believe the press should be objective and nonpartisan.Some bel...

Containing nearly three dozen original essays penned by the nation's leading newspaper journalists, editors, and executives, this book advances current discussions regarding women in journalism. Surveying the past quarter century, the book's contributors highlight the unprecedented influence American women have had on the news industry, especially newspapers, and look ahead to the future for women in news. Acclaimed anthropologist and author Helen E. Fisher adds her perspe...