Investigative Reporting (Second Edition)

Author: (USA) William C. Gains
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: News and Communication Translation Series · Overseas Classic Textbook Series Chinese Edition. Classic textbooks from renowned news and communication schools in Europe and America, essential reading for professionals in the field of news and communication. This book employs a case study approach, using simple, straightforward, and easy-to-understand language to analyze in detail how several outstanding journalists handle various issues in investigative reporting, including topic selection, planning, interviewing, investigation, and writing. It also explores their actions and thoughts when facing problems, enabling readers to think alongside them—What should I do? What would you do? Can I do better than them? What is particularly valuable is that the book categorically examines how to conduct investigative reporting on issues such as government corruption, corporate and individual fraud, and consumer quality, summarizing their similarities and differences. The book is highly practical and possesses a certain theoretical depth. The author clearly defines the roles of government, businesses, and public organizations in American society, as well as the complex relationships between them.