Second Read: Writers Look Back at Classic Works of Reportage

by James Marcus

Book Overview

The Columbia Journalism Review 's Second Read series features distinguished journalists revisiting key works of reportage. Launched in 2004 by John Palattella, who was then editor of the magazine's book section, the series also allows authors address such ongoing concerns as the conflict between narrative flair and accurate reporting, the legacy of New Journalism, the need for reporters to question their political assumptions, the limitations of participatory...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231159307
• ISBN13: 9780231159302
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher