Publisher's Synopsis
It is no secret that journalism's mission is seriously imperiled these days, but in Letters to a Young Journalist , Samuel G. Freedman shows that the craft is not only worth pursuing but more crucial than ever. Freedman draws on his thirty-year career as an award-winning practitioner and professor of journalism to inspire students and seasoned professionals alike with wise guidance, penetrating insights, and astonishing anecdotes. In this updated edition, Freedman also addresses the recent unprecedented transformations within the industry,changes with which journalists at every level now have to contend.
