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Beyond the Headlines: Navigating the Tapestry of Journalism and Mass Communication

Dr. Jaimine Anita Vaishnav

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Paperback and e – book

ISBN

978-81-19477-72-2

Pages

134 Pages

Price

Rs. 1000/- ( $80 )

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"Beyond the Headlines: Navigating the Tapestry of Journalism and Mass Communication" delves deeply into the intricate realm of information distribution, storytelling, and news media. Anyone who is interested in the production of news, the morality of journalism, or the changing nature of mass media in the digital era should read this book.

You will travel through the history of journalism in this book, from its beginnings in print to the digital revolution. You'll learn how news reporting, sharing, and consumption have changed as a result of technology. You will discover the fundamental values that journalists adhere to—such as truthfulness, impartiality, and ethics—as well as the difficulties they encounter in the age of disinformation and false news.

The book also looks at the human tales that lie behind the headlines, including the lasting effects of investigative reporting, the emotional toll of covering catastrophic events, and how journalists develop connections with sources. For anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the media landscape, communications students, or aspiring journalists, "Beyond the Headlines" offers a thorough yet approachable summary of the ever-evolving fields of mass communication and journalism. This book serves as your guide to helping you sort through the news and identify the stories that are actually important.

  • Dr. Jaimine Anita Vaishnav is a lecturer and writer based in Mumbai. Since 2012, he has been teaching a myriad of subjects like sociology, psychology, journalism, entrepreneurship, and international politics, at various renowned institutes and universities. He has been affiliated with the University of Mumbai, ATLAS SkillTech University, and coordinates the courses in advertising, media, and journalism at Garware Institute of Career Education and Development, Mumbai.

    His Ph.D. focused on the politics of geographical economics between India and China, with a special focus on border trade and the informal economy in India’s north-east region. He also authored a book "Informal Trade: China at India's North-East Border" with ISBN 978-93-93810-51-9.

    He is an avid bibliophile and vipassana practitioner and ritually writes on the areas of mental health, human rights, Buddhism, and lived experiences on a few renowned platforms, followed by 30+ peer-reviewed published research papers. He can be contacted at jblesav@gmail.com for further communication.