War on Words: Who Should Protect Journalists? Contributor(s): Lisosky, Joanne M. (Author), Henrichsen, Jennifer R. (Author), Cramer, Chris (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0313385572 ISBN-13: 9780313385575 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $54.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Civil Rights - Language Arts & Disciplines | Journalism - Social Science | Media Studies |
Dewey: 323.445 |
LCCN: 2011009438 |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.40 lbs) 292 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Violent criminals and corrupt governmental officials harass, co-opt, and kill local and foreign journalists in countries from Mexico to Afghanistan, to Russia and the Philippines. Staggeringly, there has been little or no prosecution in 89 percent of journalist murders worldwide. Such widespread impunity is arguably one of the greatest threats to press freedom. A number of international organizations and advocates have developed efforts to mitigate this problem, but belligerents continue to act with few restraints and little, if any, accountability. War on Words: Who Should Protect Journalists? is an examination of the deteriorating and dangerous environment facing journalists and what stakeholders are doing to address this serious problem threatening democracy worldwide. The authors explore the peril facing journalists, delve into the legal and practical history of press protection, evaluate current safety strategies for journalists, and gather opinions from an array of local and international correspondents and practitioners on how to improve this untenable situation. |