Modern Newspaper Practice: A primer on the press

by F W Hodgson

Overview

An introduction to all aspects of newspaper journalism and the journalist's world. The book examines in detail not only day-to-day practice but also the role of the editor and the reading public, and the running and printing of newspapers. Close attention in this new edition is paid to the effect of technological advance on news gathering, news and feature writing, page planning and design and the production, advertising and commercial side of newspapers.


This book is widely used on journalism and media-related courses, including degrees and those run by newspaper companies and the NCTJ, and the many training schemes abroad that look at British practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136025617
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/25/1996
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

F. W. Hodgson

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A newspaper’s role; Chapter 2 Finding the news; Chapter 3 The specialists; Chapter 4 The reader; Chapter 5 The editor; Chapter 6 Layout and design; Chapter 7 Editorial production; Chapter 8 Printing; Chapter 9 Running a newspaper; Chapter 10 The press and society;

Editorial Reviews

A brief overview of the entire field of newspapers for journalism, advertising, or media students. Among the topics are finding the news, layout and design, printing, and business aspects, and the newspaper's role in society. The examples are British. First published in 1984, and last revised in 1989 (the cover mistakenly calls it a second edition). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews