American Journalism History Reader

<p><em>The American </em><em>Journalism History Reader</em> presents important primary texts-news articles and essays about journalism from all stages of the history of the American press-alongside key works of journalism history and criticism. The volume aims to place journalism history in its theoretical context to familiarize the reader with essential works of-and about-journalism and to chart the development of the field. </p> <p>The reader moves chronologically through American journalism history from the 18th century to the present combining classic sources and contemporary insights. Each century's section begins with a critical introduction which establishes the social and political environment in which the media developed to highlight the ideological issues behind the historical period. </p>