Key Readings in Journalism brings together over thirty essential writings that every student of journalism should know. Designed as a primary text for undergraduate students, each reading was carefully chosen in response to extensive surveys from educators reflecting on the needs of todayOs journalism classroom. Readings range from critical and historical studies of journalism, such as Walter LippmannOs Public Opinion and Michael SchudsonOs Discovering the News, to examples of classic reporting, such as Carl Bernstein and Bob WoodwardOs All the PresidentOs Men. They are supplemented by additional readings to broaden the volumeOs scope in every dimension, including gender, race, and nationality. The volume is arranged thematically to enable students to think deeply and broadly about journalismits development, its practice, its key individuals and institutions, its social impact, and its futureand section introductions and headnotes precede each reading to provide context and key points for discussion.