Covering Violence A Guide to Ethical Reporting about Victims and Trauma |
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| Author:
| Coté, William E.
Simpson, Roger |
| ISBN: | 978-0-231-11450-9 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2000 |
| Publisher: | Edinburgh University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $83.50 |
Book Description:
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Discussing such topics as rape and the ethics of interviewing children, and using the Oklahoma City bombing as a case study, the book relates journalistic practices to the rapidly expanding body of literature on trauma. Covering Violence is the first comprehensive guide for students and working journalists on how to deal with victims and their families with sensitivity and respect, including where the reporter can go safely and legally, how to obtain the most useful information, and...
More DescriptionDiscussing such topics as rape and the ethics of interviewing children, and using the Oklahoma City bombing as a case study, the book relates journalistic practices to the rapidly expanding body of literature on trauma. Covering Violence is the first comprehensive guide for students and working journalists on how to deal with victims and their families with sensitivity and respect, including where the reporter can go safely and legally, how to obtain the most useful information, and how to understand and respect the needs and actions of emergency workers and public-safety agencies.