Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-202) and index.

Newspapers have been a central force in American mass media, and the 20th century witnessed newspapers take on an enormous importance in the dissemination of information and opinions throughout society. From the original small-town newspapers and daily tabloids to the growth of "national" newspapers and the alternative press, the nation's newspapers have been reflected and shaped changes in American society. Aurora Wallace examines the significant trends in American newspaper journalism, including the proliferation of wire services, the development of the African-American press, investigating reporting, and the digital revolution. This volume is essential to the discussion of newspapers and the roles they have played in modern America.

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