Joseph Campbell addresses and dismantles these and other prominent media-driven mythsstories about or by the news media that are widely believed but which, on close examination, prove apocryphal. In a fascinating exploration of these and other casesi
- Title : Getting It Wrong: Ten of the Greatest Misreported Stories in American Journalism
- Author : W. Joseph Campbell
- Rating : 4.65 (876 Vote)
- Publish : 2016-10-16
- Format : Paperback
- Pages : 288 Pages
- Asin : 0520262093
- Language : English
Joseph Campbell addresses and dismantles these and other prominent media-driven mythsstories about or by the news media that are widely believed but which, on close examination, prove apocryphal. In a fascinating exploration of these and other casesincluding the supposedly outstanding coverage of New Orleans during Hurricane KatrinaCampbell describes how myths like these can feed stereotypes, deflect blame from policymakers, and overstate the power and influence of the news media.. Did the Washington Post bring down Richard Nixon by reporting on the Watergate scandal? Did a cryptic remark by Walter Cronkite effectively end the Vietnam War? Did William Randolph Hearst vow to furnish the war” in the 1898 conflict with Spain? In Getting It Wrong, WA. "Persuasive and entertaining."--"Wall Street Journal""Toting big guns and an itchy trigger-finger, Campbell flattens established myths that you were brought up to believe were true."--"Slate Magazine""Persuasive and entertaining."--Edward Kosner"Wall Street Journal" (07/12/2010)"It may be the best book about journalism in recent memory; it is certainly the most subversive."--Andrew Ferguson"Commentary Magazine" (06/01/2010)"Campbell's Getting It Wrong: Ten of the Greatest Misreported Stories in American Journalism is essential reading not just for journalists but all consumers of the news."--Nick Gillespie"Reason" (07/09/2012)"The value of these studies is in the detailed and illuminating research Campbell has applied to each."--James Roylan"Columbia Journalism Review" (05/01/2010)"Written by a scholar who makes intricate facts clear, employing English, not Scholarspeak, Getting it Wrong is an eye-opener."--MarieGREAT BOOKWHEN YOU LIVE IN PRESCOTT IT IS REALLY INTERESTING TO KNOW ALL ABOUT WHERE YOU LIVE AN WHAT WENT ON IN THOSE DAYS. There was another typo in this section, as on the pages where you are to catalogue your 12 projects, there is actually only space to catalogue 11 of them as number 5 was skipped. Although the book combs over some of the inner workings of Teach for America (which is also interesting), its true value comes from its emotionally raw recounting of teaching your first year in a difficult environment. Throughout the style and approach are as relaxed and laid-back in approach as much as BB's music is a pleasure to listen to. It was no less a literary light than Doris Lessing who brought this book to my attention. Would have liked to have some photos. Educators, psychologists, medical professionals, families, students, members of the general public may find answers as they read this book.. It clearly has some leanings towards the top ivies or to the schools that paid them some royalties - it's touch to figure out which. This book definitly should be on the list for anyone interested in Bluegrass music and history of that music genre. It is surprisingly similar to Buddhism in its emphasis on letting go of harmful beliefs. I rec
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