Aucoin, James, 1952-

The evolution of American investigative journalism / James L. Aucoin. - ix, 242 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The tradition of exposure in American journalism -- The reemergence of investigative journalism, 1960-1975 -- Defining the practice, 1960-1975 -- The founding of IRE -- The Arizona project : IRE's unique contribution to American journalism -- IRE and the mainstreaming of investigative journalism -- A social practice. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

"History of American investigative journalism and the founding of the Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE). Discusses the murder of investigative reporter Don Bolles and IRE's subsequent controversial Arizona Project. Applies the social-moral development theory of Alasdair MacIntyre to explain how the IRE contributed to the evolution of American investigative journalism"--Provided by publisher. "Emerging investigative reporters and editors, as well as students and scholars of journalism history, will benefit from the detailed presentation and discussion provided in this book."--BOOK JACKET.

0826216153 9780826216151

2005022114


Bolles, Don


Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc.


Investigative reporting--United States

PN4888.I56 / A83 2005

070.430973