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Journalism in the Civil War Era presents the historical context of
Civil War journalism-placing the press of the era within the entire
nineteenth century. It gives a broad account of journalism in the
Civil War, reflecting on the political, military, legal, and
journalistic issues involved in this era. It is written with
chapters that examine these various facets of the journalism of the
period, but they are connected by the theme of the development of
the wartime press, with an emphasis on the professional, political,
social, economic, legal, and military factors that affected it. It
provides: An in-depth look at the political press in the 1850s and
1860s, and how it played a major role in the nation's understanding
of the conflict; Technology's role in carrying information in a
timely fashion; The development of journalism as a profession; The
international context of Civil War journalism; The leadership
journalists displayed, including Horace Greeley and his New York
Tribune bully pulpit; The nature of journalism during the war; The
way freedom of the press was advanced by polarizing political
extremes. The work is historical, written in an engaging style, and
meant to encourage readers to explore and analyze the value of
freedom of the press during that very time when it most comes under
fire-wartime. "Bulla and Borchard's analysis of newspapers during
the Civil War era shows that this was a transformative time for the
press and a perilous time for the relationship between government
and the press. The authors argue effectively that 'the media that
emerged [from the first Modern War] laid the foundation for modern
news."-David B. Sachsman, West Chair of Excellence and Director of
the Symposium on the Nineteenth Century Press, the Civil War, and
Free Expression, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga "Bulla and
Borchard have produced what has been long needed in the study of
U.S. Civil War journalism: a social and cultural history of the
American press that goes beyond anecdotal accounts of war news.
They explore the nature of the Civil War-era press itself in all
its strengths and weaknesses, ranging from political and economic
grandstanding and over-the-top verbal grandiloquence to the sheer
bravery and determination of a number of editors, publishers, and
journalists who viewed their tasks as interpreters and informers of
the day's news. Using a mix of carefully selected case studies as
well as an extensive study of newspapers both large and small, this
highly readable work places the Civil War press squarely where it
belongs-as a part of the larger social and cultural experience of
mid-nineteenth century America."-Mary M. Cronin, Department of
Journalism, New Mexico State University "The study of Civil War
journalism has traditionally been treated as a facet of the history
of war correspondence, but war reporting does not exist in a
vacuum, as David Bulla and Gregory Borchard skillfully show readers
in their latest edition of Journalism in the Civil War Era. This
new edition freshens the book's original version by expanding on
their insightful examination of the way the American Civil War
ushered in the greater reliance on the information model of
journalism, which would exist side-by-side with the existing
partisan model. Few scholars have attempted the sort of holistic
study that examines not only the nature of Civil War journalism
but, more significantly, the symbiotic relationship between the
press and its culture. Bulla and Borchard have done the hard work
of digging out the necessary evidence to paint a full-color
portrait of journalism during America's bloodiest conflict."-Debbie
van Tuyll, Professor Emerita, Department of Communications, Augusta
University
This book documents the journalistic career of Mohandas K. Gandhi.
Known as the Mahatma and the Father of India, Gandhi was also a
journalist. However, he was a not a journalist in the same vein as
those working for the New York Times or the BBC. Rather, Gandhi was
what is called an advocacy journalist; that is, his journalism
served various political, social, and cultural causes—most
importantly, in the long run, the Indian independence movement.
Among the other key causes were equality, human rights,
Muslim-Hindu relations, vegetarianism, chastity, poverty, and
hygiene. The chapters in this book were written by authors who
attended a conference on Gandhi and media at the University of St.
Andrews on the 150th anniversary of Gandhi’s birthday, in October
2019. It relies on careful analysis of his newspapers, produced in
both South Africa and India, including Indian Opinion, Young India,
the Gujarati newspaper Navajivan, and three versions of Harijan,
which were in English, Gujarati, and Hindi. The authors also place
Gandhi’s version of journalism in a historical context of small,
family-operated weekly newspapers that were commonplace in the
nineteenth century. Finally, the book looks at other media tools
Gandhi used to transmit his messages to the public, including his
recorded voice for gramophone.
Lincoln Mediated provides new information about a historical figure
everyone thinks they know. It describes how Abraham Lincoln worked
with the press throughout his political career, beginning with his
service in Congress in the late 1840s, and detailing how his ties
to newspapers in Illinois, New York, and Washington played a
central role in the success of his presidency. Gregory A. Borchard
and David W. Bulla study how Lincoln used the press to deliver his
written and spoken messages, how editors reacted to the president,
and how Lincoln responded to their criticism. Reviewing his public
persona through the lens of international media and visually based
sources, a fascinating profile emerges. The authors cite the papers
of Lincoln, the letters of influential figures, and content from
leading newspapers. The book also features nineteenth-century
illustrations and photographs. Lincoln Mediated ties the
president's story directly to the press, illuminating his role as a
writer and as a participant in making the news. Lincoln's legacy
cannot be understood without understanding the role the press
played in helping shape how he was viewed. As the authors show,
Lincoln was a man, not just a political figure. Lincoln Mediated is
a worthy addition to Transaction's Journalism series.
Journalism in the Civil War Era examines the contributions of
newspapers and magazines to the American public's understanding of
the nation's greatest internal conflict. It documents the effect
the Civil War had on journalism, and the effect journalism had on
the Civil War. It describes the politics that affected the press,
the constraints placed upon it, and the influence of technology.
The book discusses the editors and reporters who covered the war,
profiling the typical newspaper of the era as well as the response
of the press corps to wartime challenges. Providing a broad account
of journalism during this period, this book serves as an important
reference for scholars and students, and as a supplementary text
for courses in journalism history, U.S. press history, civil rights
law, and nineteenth century history.
Lincoln Mediated provides new information about a historical figure
everyone thinks they know. It describes how Abraham Lincoln worked
with the press throughout his political career, beginning with his
service in Congress in the late 1840s, and detailing how his ties
to newspapers in Illinois, New York, and Washington played a
central role in the success of his presidency. Gregory A. Borchard
and David W. Bulla study how Lincoln used the press to deliver his
written and spoken messages, how editors reacted to the president,
and how Lincoln responded to their criticism. Reviewing his public
persona through the lens of international media and visually based
sources, a fascinating profile emerges. The authors cite the papers
of Lincoln, the letters of influential figures, and content from
leading newspapers. The book also features nineteenth-century
illustrations and photographs. Lincoln Mediated ties the
president's story directly to the press, illuminating his role as a
writer and as a participant in making the news. Lincoln's legacy
cannot be understood without understanding the role the press
played in helping shape how he was viewed. As the authors show,
Lincoln was a man, not just a political figure. Lincoln Mediated is
a worthy addition to Transaction's Journalism series.
From the Revolutionary War forward, Irish immigrants have
contributed significantly to the construction of the American
Republic. Scholars have documented their experiences and explored
their social, political, and cultural lives in countless books.
Offering a fresh perspective, this volume traces the rich history
of the Irish American diaspora press, uncovering the ways in which
a lively print culture forged significant cultural, political, and
even economic bonds between the Irish living in America and the
Irish living in Ireland. As the only mass medium prior to the
advent of radio, newspapers served to foster a sense of identity
and a means of acculturation for those seeking to establish
themselves in the land of opportunity. Irish American newspapers
provided information about what was happening back home in Ireland
as well as news about the events that were occurring within the
local migrant community. They framed national events through Irish
American eyes and explained the significance of what was happening
to newly arrived immigrants who were unfamiliar with American
history or culture. They also played a central role in the social
life of Irish migrants and provided the comfort that came from
knowing that, though they may have been far from home, they were
not alone. Taking a long view through the prism of individual
newspapers, editors, and journalists, the authors in this volume
examine the emergence of the Irish American diaspora press and its
profound contribution to the lives of Irish Americans over the
course of the last two centuries.
From the Revolutionary War forward, Irish immigrants have
contributed significantly to the construction of the American
Republic. Scholars have documented their experiences and explored
their social, political, and cultural lives in countless books.
Offering a fresh perspective, this volume traces the rich history
of the Irish American diaspora press, uncovering the ways in which
a lively print culture forged significant cultural, political, and
even economic bonds between the Irish living in America and the
Irish living in Ireland. As the only mass medium prior to the
advent of radio, newspapers served to foster a sense of identity
and a means of acculturation for those seeking to establish
themselves in the land of opportunity. Irish American newspapers
provided information about what was happening back home in Ireland
as well as news about the events that were occurring within the
local migrant community. They framed national events through Irish
American eyes and explained the significance of what was happening
to newly arrived immigrants who were unfamiliar with American
history or culture. They also played a central role in the social
life of Irish migrants and provided the comfort that came from
knowing that, though they may have been far from home, they were
not alone. Taking a long view through the prism of individual
newspapers, editors, and journalists, the authors in this volume
examine the emergence of the Irish American diaspora press and its
profound contribution to the lives of Irish Americans over the
course of the last two centuries.
Lincoln's Censor examines the effect of government suppression on
the Democratic press in Indiana during the spring of 1863.
President Abraham Lincoln, who suspended the writ of habeas corpus
in 1862, claiming presidential prerogatives given by the
Constitution at times of invasion or rebellion, had some political
misgivings about the intimidation of Democratic newspapers, but let
the practice continue in Indiana from April through June of 1863.
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