Global Journalist

May 2008

Global Journalist Columns

Book Review

Steve Weinberg reviews books for Global Journalist, concentrating on journalistic technique, rather than content summaries.

Oct. 2007: Enrique's Journey

The foolhardiness of a reporter leads to a book within a book.

Jun. 2007: The Atomic Bazaar: The Rise of the Nuclear Poor

The latest book from William Langewiesch examines the likelihood of a stateless terrorist clique initiating a war with a nuclear weapon.

Feb. 2007: KILLING THE MESSENGER: Journalists at Risk in Modern Warfare

A review of the latest book from Herbert N. Foerstel, who examines the dangers faced by journalists in war zones.

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Final Word

Stuart H. Loory, the Lee Hills Chair in Free-Press Studies at the Missouri School of Journalism, offers his perspective.

Oct. 2007: News Business, Help Thyself

Practical pressure from news organizations can be trated.

Jun. 2007: Journalists' union votes against Israel

The NUJ deserves criticism not only for the decision it took to boycott Israeli goods but also because of its harsh actions.

Feb. 2007: Gatekeepers keep out Al Jazeera

The controversial television news network based in the Arab World deserves to be seen and heard in all developed countries.

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Point of View

Columnist Peter Preston is editorial director of the Guardian Media Group and was the chairman of IPI from 1995 to 1997.

Oct. 2007: History's Flawed First Draft

Public trust is always a worthy fight for journalists.

Jun. 2007: The overwhelming daily routine

To the already overwhelming routine of putting out a print edition, editors must know think about online integration and consider online life from the top down.

Feb. 2007: Tangles of journalism indecision

Despite facing a time of crisis and confusion, news organizations are choosing to attack one another instead of huddling together.

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