Seminal Journalistic Works: "All the President's Men" by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward (1974): Description: Chronicles investigative journalism leading to the Watergate scandal's exposure. "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair (1906): Description: Exposes unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industryRead more
Seminal Journalistic Works:
- “All the President’s Men” by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward (1974):
- Description: Chronicles investigative journalism leading to the Watergate scandal’s exposure.
- “The Jungle” by Upton Sinclair (1906):
- Description: Exposes unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry, leading to food safety reforms.
- “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson (1962):
- Description: Catalyst for the environmental movement, revealing the dangers of pesticides.
- “The Federalist Papers” by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay (1787-1788):
- Description: Influential collection of essays advocating for the U.S. Constitution’s ratification.
- “Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ’72” by Hunter S. Thompson (1973):
- Description: Iconic gonzo journalism covering the 1972 U.S. presidential election.
- “Hiroshima” by John Hersey (1946):
- Description: Provides firsthand accounts of survivors of the atomic bombing, revealing human suffering.
- “The Pentagon Papers” (1971):
- Description: Leaked government documents exposing U.S. political-military involvement in Vietnam.
- “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine (1776):
- Description: Inflammatory pamphlet advocating American independence, influencing public opinion.
- “Gödel, Escher, Bach” by Douglas Hofstadter (1979):
- Description: Explores concepts of consciousness, art, and mathematics in an interdisciplinary manner.
- “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote (1966):
- Description: Pioneering true crime narrative exploring the brutal murder of the Clutter family.
These works have left an enduring impact, shaping journalism’s evolution and societal understanding.
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The five W's and one H of journalism are the basic questions that journalists use to gather information and write comprehensive and informative news articles. They are: Who: Who is involved in the story? What: What happened? When: When did it happen? Where: Where did it happen? Why: Why did it happeRead more
The five W’s and one H of journalism are the basic questions that journalists use to gather information and write comprehensive and informative news articles. They are: