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Other Voices
Conflicting journalistic voices that were raised in the past have become such a jumble that merely identifying them is difficult. Dennis and Rivers define, categorize, present, and examine the voices that contributed to what became known as "the new media" environment in the 1970s. This new journalism came about as a result of dissatisfaction with existing values and standards of the early 1960s style of journalism. The authors are comprehensive in their concerns, as reflected in the national scope presented. They cover developments in the major cities, on both coasts, in the Middle West and South—in every major region of the United States. Most of the research required travel and intervie...
News in Print
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Writing, Craft and Art
With a thorough knowledge of the basics and consistent practice of the essential techniques, anyone, says William Rivers, can write effective and powerful prose and often cross over the fine line between art and craft. Convinced that a "plain style" -- concise, precise, informal -- is the backbone of most good writing, Rivers examines its components. The importance of voice, tone, and flow are all explored. Chapter by chapter, he delves into the distinctive characteristics of writing that informs and explains, depicts, convinces, and describes action. Dozens of techniques for adding color, flavor, and texture to the basic plain style are detailed, illustrated with examples from a wide variety of professional writing. The last chapter, "A Handbook for Writers," is a functional alphabetical listing of the main points of punctuation, spelling, usage, and grammar. -- From publisher's description.
The Adversaries
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Rivers in the Desert
The first major biography of Mulholland, the engineer who designed and built the Los Angeles Aqueduct (which aided LA's incredible growth) is a compelling story of man, nature, heroism, and tragedy that was the basis for the award-winning movie Chinatown. Photos.
A Journalist's Guide to Grammar and Style
*HA04, A Journalist's Guide to Grammar and Style, William L. Rivers(Stanford University), Alison Work Rodriguez(Stanford University), H4633-7, 000 pp., 6 x 9, 0-205-14633-3, spiralbound, 1995, $18.00nk, October*/This handy reference guide provides practical information on grammar, usage, and style for the journalism student or practicing professional. Filled with anecdotes, stories, quotes, and profiles of famous writers and exercises, the book is one that will engage interest as it gives the tools to become good a writer.
