Murder in the news : an inside look at how television covers crime/
Robert H Jordan, Jr.
- Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2017.
- 253 p.; 24 cm
Second-rate murders ... really? -- Murder coverage as a reflection of society -- The history of the changing broadcast format -- Survey -- deciding which murder stories to cover -- Good guys vs. bad guys -- Bad guys vs. bad guys -- The phantom audience in us all -- Perspective and truth -- Realigning the process for covering murders.
A veteran television news anchor provides a unique insider glimpse into the newsrooms of Chicago, revealing how decisions are made in selecting which murder cases receive TV coverage, how resources are allocated for live reporting, and how social media platforms change the dynamic of reporting the news.
9781633883277
Aspectos sociales Crimen y prensa--Estados Unidos Crimen en televisión