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World Events and the Media

World Events and the Media provides insights into journalism's evolution and its pivotal role in shaping our perception and understanding of world events. Through firsthand accounts, memoirs, and archival records, this collection offers insights into investigative journalism, crisis reporting, war coverage, social movements, and the impact of technological advancements on media, shedding light on the transformative shifts within the profession both during and after critical historical events.

World Events and the Media provides insight into the pivotal moments that defined journalism, sourced from exclusive firsthand accounts, memoirs, and archival records revealing journalists' experiences and ethical dilemmas during critical coverage. This curated collection explores crucial historical moments, trials, conflicts, and global movements from a new journalistic angle that unveils the raw emotions, challenges, and transformative shifts within the profession. Beyond the headlines, it uncovers the untold stories and hidden layers of media coverage, providing a view into unfiltered historical moments. 

This collection allows scholars to explore:

  • Investigative Journalism — exposed scandals and political corruption, fostering transparency and accountability.
  • Terrorist Attacks and Crisis Reporting — revolutionized news reporting, emphasizing real-time coverage and the impact of crisis journalism.
  • Conflict and War Reporting — evolved through critical war reporting, challenging government narratives and policies.
  • Social Movements and Civil Reporting — exposed injustices and advocated for rights.
  • Technological Advancements and the Digital Age — exploring the transitions from print to digital platforms and empowering citizen reportin

Key themes and topics include: 

Business and Financial Reporting

Celebrity and Entertainment Journalism

Environmental Journalism

Gender in Reporting

Health and Medical Journalism

Historical Reporting

Humanitarian Reporting

Political Reporting

Science and Technology Journalism

 

World Events and the Media is a key component of the Global Issues Library :