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Review: Spin Doctors: How Media and Politicians Misdiagnosed the COVID-19 Pandemic
Spin Doctors: How Media and Politicians Misdiagnosed the COVID-19 Pandemic By Nora Loreto (Fernwood Publishing, 2021) Review by Adrian Ma Toward the end of 2020, the editors of the popular website Dictionary.com hosted a “People’s Choice” survey to identify the defining word of the year, something that its users felt best encapsulated the metaphysical timbre…
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Everybody Knows This is Nowhere
Media Localism: The Policies of Place. By Christopher Ali. University of Illinois Press – 2017. 272 pages. $25.00. The challenge of enhancing local media regulation beyond geographic and spatial considerations is at the heart of Christopher Ali’s recent book Media Localism: The Policies of Place. Ali, a Winnipeg-raised University of Virginia media studies professor, sets…
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New journalism textbook News Writing and Reporting is a straightforward guide for students
Bruce Gillespie’s book focuses on the nuts and bolts of news reporting — and that’s a good thing. Continue Reading New journalism textbook News Writing and Reporting is a straightforward guide for students
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Carol Off’s powerful new memoir shows limits of what a journalist can do
All We Leave Behind is an exploration of what we owe to those who help us find and share the truth. Continue Reading Carol Off’s powerful new memoir shows limits of what a journalist can do
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Canadaland’s book puts down instead of sends up — and that’s a good thing
The guidebook rages against the Canadian establishment, providing an exhilarating read for our critic.
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The Marriott Cell is a compelling rendering of Mohamed Fahmy’s imprisonment
Award-winning Egyptian-Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy, with the help of Carol Shaben, nails the art of pacing.
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New book brings academics and journalists together to talk about journalism’s future
By Marlene Murphy “What kinds of journalism do we think are worth protecting, and what are we willing to do to protect them?” Christine Crowther said that was the starting point for a new book, Journalism in Crisis. Crowther, a former CBC journalist who now teaches part-time at Carleton University, is one of the six…
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“Covering Canadian Crime” will spark debate about how reporters cover crime
New book edited by Chris Richardson and Romayne Smith Fullerton offers behind-the-scenes looks at some of the most compelling Canadian crime stories.
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Dave Perkins’ “Fun and Games” is a testament to the power of shoe leather reporting
Though focused on sports reporting, Perkins’ book is a valuable reminder of the importance of fundamental reporting skills.