Simpson, Roger, 1937-

Covering violence : a guide to ethical reporting about victims and trauma / Roger Simpson and William Coté ; journalist profiles by John Harris and Migael Scherer. - 2nd ed. - New York : Columbia University Press, c2006. - xv, 295 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

In the original ed., Coté's name appeared first on the title page.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [281]-291) and index.

Trauma: assault on an essential human system -- The journalist: at risk for trauma -- 9/11: lessons from a sunny morning -- Reporting at the scene -- The interview: assault or catharsis? -- Writing the trauma story -- Pictures and sounds of trauma -- Reporting about children -- Columbine: a story that won't let go -- Reporting on rape trauma -- Using the searchlight with precision and sensitivity -- Oklahoma city: "terror in the heartland" -- Conclusions.

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Disasters--Press coverage.
Violence--Press coverage.
Victims--Press coverage.
Journalistic ethics.

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