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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…
  • 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…
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The guidebook rages against the Canadian establishment, providing an exhilarating read for our critic.

    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.…
  • Award-winning Egyptian-Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy, with the help of Carol Shaben, nails the art of pacing. Screenshot by J-Source.

    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.…
  • Journalism in Crisis explores different strategies for change. Photo courtesy of H.G. Watson.

    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…
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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.…
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    Sue-Ann Levy’s new book lacks tabloid crackle

    “Underdog: Confessions of a Right-Wing Gay Jewish Muckraker” chronicles Levy’s life and career.…
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