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.

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.

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.