Essentials of Journalism

Contents: Preface. 1. Journalism strategies. 2. Kinds of journalism. 3. House journals. 4. Newspaper industry in journalism. 5. Role of print media. 6. Electronic media in journalism. 7. Newspaper management. 8. Shortcomings of Indian press. 9. Constitutional provisions in journalism. 10. Print media in journalism. 11. Freedom of press in society. 12. Indian society and communication. Bibliography. Index.

"In modern times, the horizon of journalism has widened and it has transcended the limits of mere reporting of political and economic news. As it is a vehicle of mass communication, it is performing the function of social intercourse between the people having more or less identical interests. Hence we find literary, political, economic and scientific magazines as also household or industrial magazines which cater to the interests of their respective readers. This book is designed to highlight the techniques of journalism in different aspects, it will prove a helpful guide to the students and researches in the field of journalism." (jacket)