Investigative Journalism in the United States: A History, with Profiles of Journalists and Writers Who...

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Edd Applegate

Investigative Journalism in the United States

A History, with Profiles of Journalists and Writers Who Practiced the Form

Edd Applegate

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English

Peter Lang Publishing Inc
15 September 2023

Communication studies; History of other lands; Social & cultural history; Media studies; Political corruption

This book presents the history of investigative journalism in the United States. It includes biographical details of various journalists and writers who wrote about possible wrongdoing by businesses and state or federal employees. Several of those discussed helped bring about political and social change as a result of what they exposed. Others focused on individuals who were in positions of power or prestige and who misused their positions for personal gain. Each biographical sketch includes the journalist’s name and dates of birth and death, if deceased. The writer’s life is summarized, with information pertaining to his or her professional career and major works. Also included is a substantial bibliography.

By: Edd Applegate
Imprint: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 225mm, Width: 150mm,
Weight: 384g
ISBN: 9781433194771
ISBN 10: 1433194775
Pages: 210
Publication Date: 15 September 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Edd Applegate, professor emeritus, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, taught undergraduate and graduate courses for more than thirty years. In addition to teaching, he wrote numerous academic books, journal articles, chapters and entries for reference books. Applegate earned his doctorate at Oklahoma State University.