JOURN 3000 1st Edition Lecture 18Outline of Last LectureI. Yellow journalism Outline of Current LectureI. new journalism Current LectureNew Journalism Journalism field is articulating high ideals … based on objectivity, democracy But, ideals often diluted in practice … gatekeepers to the marketplace of ideas Progressive, Professional Ideals Mirror of reality … mirror of audience interests Watchdog of the public interest … watchdog for private interests Changes in the Magazine Industry Mid 19th century: expensive, specialized By 1890s: general-audience magazinesNational economy, advertisers Technology: lowered costs; allowed for artwork Delivery: Post Office Act of 1879 subsidizedThe Muckrakers Muckrakers, unlike newspaper crusaders, reach a more national audience Muckraking magazines much more depth than newspapers These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Ida Tarbell’s “History of the Standard Oil Company” ran in 19 installments,1902 to 1904 journalism rooted in Progressive ideals Popular 1900 – early 1910s Examined corruption in government, big business; conditions in slums, prisons, patent medicine companiesLed to government
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