Publisher's Synopsis
Known for its world-renowned, groundbreaking journalism, The New York Times has its finger on the pulse, bringing the biggest news items happening today to the forefront of the world's attention. This riveting collection identifies topics of the timeliest interest, compiling The Times's most riveting coverage of the social and cultural movements and events making headlines. With introductions to contextualize the historical importance of each collection of articles, this set allows readers to track stories as they happened in real time. Media literacy terms and questions help readers understand important journalistic principles such as balance and attribution, and identify story angles, bias, and motive. Features include: Expertly written introductions that provide context for each curated volume, equipping readers to understand the broader narrative in which each article is situated. Readers encounter various types of news stories, such as feature stories, letters to the editor, op-ed pieces, book and movie reviews, obituaries, and interviews. Media literacy questions encourage students to assess each article critically, identify sources and perspective, and evaluate the ways in which information is presented.
