Online Journalism: A Critical Primer

Jim Hall has provided us with one of the finest analyses of the implication of the Internet for journalistic practices. After reading several books labelled under the this same subject, I was feeling very frustrated to find out that many of them were only re-packaged manuals of web design, that made few notes for journalist. Jim Hall's "Online Journalism" is a promising exception that will surely become a classic on the subject. As a journalist myself who has practiced in all media, including electronic versions and new media, I find Hall's book profoundly inspiring and deeply evocative. The book provides a holistic and critical view of the issue; he studies explores examples from all over the world and provides an impressive amount of evidence to sustain his arguments. Hall has accomplished a complete exploration, description and analysis that is sure to become a valuable reference tool and will provide a solid foundation for those interested in the subject.