Investigative Report (Second Edition)

Author: William C. Gans (USA) | Translator
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Publish Date: 2005-06-07
Features: A Chinese Edition of the "Translation Series of Journalism and Communication Studies" and the "Series of Classic Textbooks from Famous Journalism and Communication Schools Abroad." This is a classic textbook from renowned journalism and communication schools in Europe and America, a must-read for professionals in the field of journalism and communication. The book employs a case study approach, using simple, straightforward, and easy-to-understand language to thoroughly analyze how several excellent journalists handle various issues in investigative reporting, including topic selection, planning, interviewing, investigation, and writing. It also explores their actions and thoughts when facing challenges, enabling readers to think alongside them—What should I do? What would you do? Can I do better than them? What makes this book particularly valuable is its systematic analysis of how to conduct investigative reporting on issues such as government corruption, corporate and individual frauds, and consumer quality, summarizing their similarities and differences. The book is highly practical and offers a certain theoretical depth. The author clearly defines the roles of the government, businesses, and public organizations in American society, as well as the complex relationships among them.