History of Journalism

Contents: Preface. 1. Historical background. 2. Origin and evolution. 3. Role in revolution. 4. Social reform movement. 5. Voice of nationalism. 6. Post-independence India. 7. New trends. 8. Period of trial. 9. Gandhi's role. 10. JP's role. Index. Bibliography.

"Journalism is both an art and profession which records events and opinions and seek to interpret and mould them for the benefit of the educated public book. This is a story, in the words of an American writer, of humanity's long struggle to communicate freely with each other, to dig out and interpret news and to offer intelligent opinion in the market place of ideas. Part of the story has, as its theme, the continuing efforts by men and women to break down barriers that have been erected to prevent the flow of information and ideals upon which public opinion is so largely dependent.

The aim of this book is to help understand the history of journalism. The book is significant for the students and teachers."