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Journalists And Their Shadows
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Part Memoir, Part Social History, Journalists And Their Shadows Captures The Deplorable State Of The American Media In Our Timerecording Its Deterioration, Its Moments Of Crisis And Ultimately, Its Transformation As Seen Through The Eyes Of A Journalist Engaged At Its Very Heart Through All Its Phases. The Press Had A Bad Cold War, Patrick Lawrence Contends, And Never Recovered From It, Having Never Acknowledged Its Errors And So Unable To Learn From Them. Its Dysfunctional Relationship With The National Security State Today Is Strikingly Reminiscent Of How It Was In The Cold Wars Earliest Days. With Remarkable Fidelity, All The Old Errors Are Being Repeated.As A Result, The Mainstream American Media Have Entered Into A Period Of Profound Transformation, In The Course Of Which Independent Media Are Emerging As The Professions Most Dynamic Sectorand Represent, Indeed, The Promise Of A Brilliant Future.A Weave Of Three Elements, Lawrences Book Offers A Searing Cultural And Political Critique, Punctuated By The Kind Of Piquant Detail Only Insiders Can Provide. He Also Makes The Case For A Way Forwardan Optimistic Case Based On The Vitality Now Apparent Among Independent Media. Here, Too, He Is At Home, Providing The Books Most Original Coverage Of This Brave New World. He Draws Upon Many Years In The Profession, A Multitude Of Mainstream Outlets Ranging From His Decades As Foreign Correspondent For The Venerable International Herald Tribune To His Work Now As A Columnist For A Similar Wide Range Of Alternative News Outlets Such As Counterpunch, Consortium News Et Al.Shadows Probes The Psychological Dilemma That Must Be Understood If We Are To Address The Current Crisis. Journalists In Our Time Are Divided Within Themselvesdriven To Meet Thoroughly Professional But Ideologically Conformist Standards, But On The Other, Subliminally Struggling To Breach The Barriers That Preclude The Truths They Know Should Be Conveyed. This Latter, As Jung Has Put It, Is The Journalists Shadow. Shadows Case For The Reintegration Of The Divided Journalist Is Striking And Original.This Record Of The American Medias Increasingly Shabby Betrayal Of The Public Trust Sheds Light On Why The American Public Thought And Thinks The Way It Does, How It Has Become Aware That The Truth It Seeks Is Absent, And Where And How It May Yet Be Able To Ferret It Out. Here Is A Guide To The Future, In Fact, Of Journalism Itself
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Journalists and Their Shadows'? A: 'Journalists and Their Shadows' explores the decline of the American media, reflecting on its historical mistakes and the current transformation towards independent journalism.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Journalists and Their Shadows' is Patrick Lawrence, a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in both mainstream and independent media.
- Q: When was 'Journalists and Their Shadows' published? A: 'Journalists and Their Shadows' was published on October 1, 2023.
- Q: What is the book's format? A: The book is available in paperback format, making it easy to read and handle.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Journalists and Their Shadows' contains 160 pages.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in the book? A: The book includes a mix of memoir, social history, and cultural critique, providing insights into the challenges and evolution of journalism.
- Q: Is this book suitable for media studies students? A: 'Journalists and Their Shadows' is highly relevant for media studies students, offering critical perspectives on the media's role in society.
- Q: Does the book discuss the relationship between media and national security? A: Yes, the book examines the dysfunctional relationship between the media and the national security state, drawing parallels between past and present.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the author bring to the book? A: Patrick Lawrence draws from his extensive experience as a foreign correspondent and columnist, providing insider views on the media landscape.
- Q: Can I find solutions for improving journalism in this book? A: Yes, the book proposes an optimistic view for the future of journalism, highlighting the potential of independent media.