Tactical Handbook for Science Journalists

Résumé du livre

"A Tactical Guide to Science Journalism is a compendium of advice, insights, and lessons about how to do excellent and thoughtful science journalism from some of the best science journalists working today. With chapters from more than 40 leading practitioners from around the world, representing publications from the New Yorker to the BBC, Science magazine to the New York Times, the book includes sections on storytelling craft and basics, investigative reporting, digital media, international journalism, and specialty beats, ranging from infectious disease to cyberterrorism. A sample of chapters includes Paige Williams, of the New Yorker on magazine writing; Helen Branswell of STAT on infectious disease reporting; Thomas Lin, editor of Quanta, on digital magazines; Dan Fagin, author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning book Tom’s River, on book authorship; Martin Enserink, international editor of Science, on cross-border narratives; Apoorva Mandavilli of the New York Times on dealing with mistrust; Pallab Ghosh of the BBC on the art of the interview; Maggie Koerth of FiveThirtyEight on statistics reporting; Nadia Drake of National Geographic on astronomy and space journalism; and Sarah Kaplan, of the Washington Post, on climate and environment reporting. The book, packed full of beautifully told and compelling essays on key issues in science journalism, also explores ethical challenges and decision-making by experienced journalists, resulting in a product both practical and full of philosophical insights into the profession"--Publisher's description.