Research Catalog

Title

Trauma journalism : on deadline in harm's way / Mark H. Massé.

Author

Massé, Mark H., 1952-

Publication

New York : Continuum International Pub. Group, c2011.

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Description

ix, 229 p. : ill.; 24 cm.

Summary

The role of journalists in covering trauma and tragedy isn't new. Witnessing acts of violence, destruction and terror has long been the professional responsibility of countless print and broadcast reporters and photographers. But what is new is a growing awareness of the emotional consequences of such coverage on the victims, their families and loved ones, their communities, and on the journalists whose job it is to tell these stories. Trauma Journalism personalizes this movement with in-depth profiles of reporters, researchers and trauma experts engaged in an international effort to transform how the media do their jobs under the most difficult of conditions. Through biographical sketches concerning several significant traumatic events (Oklahoma City bombing, Columbine school tragedy, 9/11, Iraq War, the South Asian tsunami, Hurricane Katrina), students and working reporters will gain insights into the critical components of contemporary journalism practices affecting news judgment, news gathering techniques, as well as legal and ethical issues. Trauma Journalism calls for the creation - through ongoing education - of a culture of caring among journalists worldwide. -- Book Description.

Subject

• Stress Disorders, Traumatic > etiology
• Warfare
• Violence > psychology
• Mass Media
• Journalism
• War > Press coverage
• War correspondents > Mental health
• Violence > Press coverage
• Psychic trauma > Press coverage
• Journalism > Objectivity
• Journalism > Psychological aspects
• Journalists > Mental health
• Journalists > Violence against
• Journalists > Crimes against
• Communications Media

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [214]-216) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Foreword / by Terry Anderson -- Tracking a media movement. Faces of trauma journalism: Terry Anderson -- Transformer. Faces of trauma journalism: Molly Bingham -- Frontline reporting. Faces of trauma journalism: Scott North -- In tragedy's wake. Faces of trauma journalism: Amy Dockser Marcus -- Traumatic stress studies. Faces of trauma journalism: David Handschuh -- Media training and intervention. Faces of trauma journalism: George Hoff -- News reform 101. Faces of trauma journalism: Judith Matloff -- Culture of caring.

ISBN

• 9781441184634 (pbk. : alk. paper)
• 1441184635 (pbk. : alk. paper)
• 9781441105400 (hardcover : alk. paper)
• 1441105409 (hardcover : alk. paper)

LCCN

^^2011018858

OCLC

657602930

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library