Children's Nonfiction Media Studies
Health Care Journalism
- Publisher
- Crabtree Publishing Company
- Initial publish date
- Dec 2018
- Category
- Media Studies
- Recommended Age
- 11
- Recommended Grade
- 6
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780778753636
- Publish Date
- Dec 2018
- List Price
- $10.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780778753506
- Publish Date
- Dec 2018
- List Price
- $29.36
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781427121974
- Publish Date
- Dec 2018
- List Price
- $29.36
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Description
This timely book describes the details of three real case studies of investigative journalism about health care. Stories include journalists exposing wrongdoing by drug companies, neglect of dying patients in by hospice home-care providers, and lead-poisoning from drinking water in Flint, Michigan. Readers will gain an understanding of the research process, the ethical standards journalists must follow, and the perseverance required to confirm a story and affect change. Teacher’s guide available.
About the author
In her 24-year media career, Diane Dakers has written for most of Canada’s major daily newspapers and a number of national and regional magazines and weekly publications. Her voice has been heard on local, national, and provincial radio stations, and she has been a television host, reporter, producer, and writer. Diane holds a Master of Journalism degree from Carleton University in Ottawa. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia
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