On the Front Lines: Following America's Foreign Correspondents Across the Twentieth Century / Edition 1

by Michael Emery

Overview

From Sarajevo in 1914 to Baghdad in 1990 renowned foreign correspondent Michael Emery charts the difficulties facing his American colleagues covering overseas events. He tells the 'stories behind the stories' and the pressures faced by American reporters like Marguerite Higgins and Peter Arnett. Emery demonstrates the effects of censorship, propaganda, and 'disinformation' and argues for an independent and well-trained foreign press corps.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781879383364
Publisher:	University Publishing Association
Publication date:	08/15/1995
Series:	The American University Press Journalism History Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	356
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.96(d)

About the Author

Michael Emery was a freelance correspondent for The Los Angeles Times and The Village Voice.

Editorial Reviews

...a good story with a moral center...a series of clearly focused case studies...

Columbia Journalism Review

His book is meticulously researched, and he is not afraid to speak forthrightly on controversial matters, such as the special treatment Israel receives in the press. That is refreshing; all the more because what he says generally makes sense.

Journal of American History

Emery's best contribution is his research into the work of many American foreign correspondents.

Nieman Reports

Emery's factual record of the work of journalists all over the world make vivid and compulsive reading. His gripping writing, in effect, will appeal to everyone interested in discovering the hardships journalists have to face in order to get the truth.

The Jerusalem Times

...a good story with a moral center...a series of clearly focused case studies...

Columbia Journalism Review

His book is meticulously researched, and he is not afraid to speak forthrightly on controversial matters, such as the special treatment Israel receives in the press. That is refreshing; all the more because what he says generally makes sense.

Journal Of American History

Journalism and communications scholar Michael Emery reveals some of the difficulties facing foreign correspondents covering overseas events, telling some of the "stories behind the stories" surrounding key world events in the 20th century and the coverage they received in the American media. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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