The 50 Best Books for Journalism Students

Bagi yang menginginkan bacaan bermutu di dunia jurnalisme, bisa diperiksa beberapa buku yang direkomendasikan:

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Broadcast, Media Studies and Photojournalism

1. Sound Reporting by Jonathan Kern

   Presented by NPR, this guide outlines most of what aspirant radio broadcasters and producers need to know about running a successful, effective station or show.

2. How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis

   In this quintessential photojournalism work, Jacob Riis chronicled the squelching poverty and struggles of immigrants and other marginalized peoples in 1890s America. Despite some values dissonance regarding race, How the Other Half Lives remains an extremely important historical read.

3. Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism by Bob Edwards

   Radio and television journalism legend Edward R. Murrow’s life, career and perpetuating legacy will undoubtedly crop up in every major’s schooling at some point. May as well get a head start or supplement the history lessons by picking up his biography.

4. Understanding Media by Marshall McLuhan

   Penned and published at a time when the mass media as it exists today was slowly beginning to congeal, the highly influential Understanding Media dissects the complex relationship humanity shares with its news and entertainment sources.

5. Truth Needs No Ally by Howard Chapnick

   Anything and everything related to photojournalism gets coverage here, as does the argument that a truly great image should speak for itself.

6. News Flash by Bonnie Anderson

   If money talks, then television news is no mime. Journalist Bonnie Anderson fearlessly dismantles how bureaucracy and corporate greed severely compromise news ostensibly meant to educate the populace about current events.

7. Manufacturing Consent by Noam Chomsky and Edward S. Herman

   Two major MIT minds comment upon contemporary propaganda, mainly showcasing the American government’s ability to manipulate the media and — in turn — those consulting it for the latest news and trends. They’re far more sociological than conspiratorial, however.

8. On Camera by Nancy Reardon

   Aspirant television journalists, be they anchors or correspondents, should consult this guide when looking for tips about offering up the best possible interviews and stories.

9. Hello, Everybody! by Anthony Rudel

   Before heading on air, American journalism students with a particular love of radio should delve into the medium’s fascinating history and maybe pick up some valuable lessons and insights.

10. Tulsa by Larry Clark

    Larry Clark’s brutal, disturbing photo essay of hedonistic youth culture in Middle America simultaneously shocks and stands alone as an insightful journalistic work.

Citizen Journalism, New Media and Zines

11. Journalism Next by Mark Briggs

    Get a grip on blogging, social media and other Internet trends the kids are into these days, and learn all about how they’re completely altering the journalism industry — and how to embrace them and ensure a comfortable, tech-savvy career after graduation.

12. We the Media by Dan Gillmor

    Crowdsourced, citizen and grassroots reporting continues inciting change and exposing the populace to a bounty of perspectives, so intimately understanding the whos, wheres, whats, whys, and hows should be an essential skill all journalism students must possess.

13. Notes From Underground by Stephen Duncombe

    Explore the role zines played (and, though their popularity has waned, still play) in promoting different subcultures and their passionate political, social and economic agendas.

14. YouTube by Jean Burgess and Joshua Green

    Though about the crowdsourced mainstay in the title, what Jean Burgess and Joshua Green have to say about how technology constantly transforms society’s storytelling and sharing habits easily extends to other participatory new media phenomena.

15. Words of Fire by Anthony Collings

    Discover some inspiring independent journalists from around the world, who used their investigative prowess to overthrow oppression despite the crushing odds. It certainly challenges many perspectives people hold about citizen and grassroots research and writing!

16. Convergence Culture by Henry Jenkins

    Although most tout new media as far more relevant than its predecessors, this book presents a thoroughly compelling case for hybridization’s potential.

17. Whatcha Mean, What’s a Zine? by Mark Todd and Esther Watson

    The zine culture and its limitless potential is the name of the game here, with both historical and creative insight as well as expert advice on starting one up.

18. Blur by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenthiel

    Despite citizen journalism’s more democratic stature, the lack of editors and accountability makes for one major drawback. Fortunately, Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenthiel are on hand to help readers and researchers parse the truth from independent and mainstream outlets alike.

19. Here Comes Everybody by Clay Shirky

    Perfect for citizen journalists and their supporters, Here Comes Everybody offers up detailed analysis regarding the ways in which digital media facilitates a greater range of perspectives and contributions. And, of course, allow for im