Birddogs and Tough Old Broads

Women Journalists of Mississippi and a Century of State Politics, 1880s-1980s

AvPete Smith

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

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Birddogs and Tough Old Broads: Women Journalists of Mississippi and a Century of State Politics, 1880s-1980s documents the professional experiences and observations of more than a dozen journalists, all women, all covering Mississippi state politics over the course of a century—from the 1880s, right after the end of Reconstruction (when newspapers were the primary source of information) to the 1980s, a time period marked by steady declines in both news revenue and circulation, and the emergence of corporate journalism, led by media conglomerates like Gannett.Pete Smith argues that the experiences of the women journalists reflect broader social, political, legal, and cultural struggles and changes in both the South and the nation during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The evolution of the modern-day political journalist, particularly for southern women who aspired to such a position, can be seen in their struggles and accomplishments.

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Utgivningsdatum:2023-10-30
Mått:161 x 239 x 29 mm
Vikt:758 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Women in American Political History
Antal sidor:416
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781498582452

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Pete Smith is associate professor of communication and media studies in the Department of Communication at Mississippi State University.

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With unflinching insight, Smith traces a fascinating history of white women journalists in Mississippi, from those immersed in Lost Cause ideology to beneficiaries of twentieth-century feminism who challenged the state’s power structures. Through extensive research and engaging interviews, Smith presents a sophisticated — but highly readable — story of grit and wit in the careers of women statehouse reporters. This book makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of how gender, race, and place intersect in the careers of women journalists and the issues they cover.

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AcknowledgmentsIntroduction: “Larger Than Life”Chapter 1: “My Own Beloved Land”Chapter 2: “If This is Treason, Make the Most of It”Chapter 3: “Raising Unshirted Hell”Chapter 4: “Wrongdoing Uncovering”Chapter 5: “A Kick-Ass Fun Time”Chapter 6: “All Hell Broke Loose”Chapter 7: “Go Get the Story”Chapter 8: “I Think You Could Do This”Conclusion: “There Is No Educator to Compare with the Press”BibliographyAbout the Author