Book Reviews
Sep 21, 2010
- Posted by Dana
Lacey
The grandfatherly on-air Peter Gzowski was an act. Joan Rivers carefully crafted her sarcastic and cruel on-air persona. Former long-time CBC Radio host Andy Barrie reviews two new offerings - a biography and documentary - that try to bridge the gap between on-air audience expectation and off-air reality.
The grandfatherly on-air Peter Gzowski was an act. Joan Rivers carefully crafted her sarcastic and cruel on-air persona. Former long-time CBC Radio host Andy Barrie reviews two new offerings - a biography and documentary - that try to bridge the gap between on-air audience expectation and off-air reality.
Sep 14, 2010
- Posted by Dana
Lacey
Peter Steven’s new book, The News, uses current case studies to explore the state of online news, international and investigative coverage and Canadian news production in the wake of the economic meltdown, ideal for high school students considering J-school Lisa Bruni writes.
Peter Steven’s new book, The News, uses current case studies to explore the state of online news, international and investigative coverage and Canadian news production in the wake of the economic meltdown, ideal for high school students considering J-school Lisa Bruni writes.
Sep 14, 2010
- Posted by Dana
Lacey
Suanne Kelman reviews a new Peter Gzwoski biography by R.B. Fleming that explores the off-air life of the talented and intelligent radio journalist - one you'd probably prefer never to have met.
Suanne Kelman reviews a new Peter Gzwoski biography by R.B. Fleming that explores the off-air life of the talented and intelligent radio journalist - one you'd probably prefer never to have met.
Sep 10, 2010
- Posted by Dana
Lacey
A new book by Poynter Institute scholar Roy Peter Clark aims to put the glamour back in grammar. He also offers up his favourite writing books...
Aug 17, 2010
- Posted by Dana
Lacey
In Marci McDonald's contentious new book The Armageddon Factor: The Rise of Christian Nationalism in Canada, the author explores how evangelical Christian organizations have affected Canadian public policy and opinion by pressuring the media and borrowing lobby tactics imported from our southern neighbours. Ken Paradis reports.
Jul 20, 2010
- Posted by Dana
Lacey
Valérie Bélair-Gagnon reviews the third volume of How Canadians Communicate, which features a series of essays that focuses on Canadian pop culture and our nation’s search for identity in a globalized world...
Valérie Bélair-Gagnon reviews the third volume of How Canadians Communicate, which features a series of essays that focuses on Canadian pop culture and our nation’s search for identity in a globalized world...
Jul 13, 2010
- Posted by Dana
Lacey
Whether its about G20, Air India or Mulroney-Schreiber, good, bad or indifferent public inquiries make news and reporters are sent to cover them, Peter Rehak writes. Yet, relatively little has been written that would help a journalist deal with such an assignment. Until now, that is.
Apr 22, 2010
- Posted by Dana
Lacey
Susan Newhook reviews a new book by author Jeff Webb. The Voice of Newfoundland chronicles the decade-long social history of the Broadcasting Corporation of Newfoundland.
Susan Newhook reviews a new book by author Jeff Webb. The Voice of Newfoundland chronicles the decade-long social history of the Broadcasting Corporation of Newfoundland.
Mar 30, 2010
- Posted by Dana
Lacey
Our Man in Tehran, a new book by Robert Wright, suggests Canadian Ken Taylor was a CIA spy, and news outlets were quick to jump on the label. But reviewer Claude Adams wishes they'd get their facts right.
Our Man in Tehran, a new book by Robert Wright, suggests Canadian Ken Taylor was a CIA spy, and news outlets were quick to jump on the label. But reviewer Claude Adams wishes they'd get their facts right.
Feb 16, 2010
- Posted by Regan
Ray
Terry Mosher’s collection of editorial cartoons, Aislin’s Shenanigans, is a reminder that there are still commentators out there who have not lost their edge, writes Book Reviews editor David Spencer.
Terry Mosher’s collection of editorial cartoons, Aislin’s Shenanigans, is a reminder that there are still commentators out there who have not lost their edge, writes Book Reviews editor David Spencer.
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