Seen and Heard: The Women of Television News (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780739120187)

As a messenger of television news, an anchorperson must hook the audience and make them pay attention. In America, there has been a strong tradition of male news anchors_Edward R. Murrow, Walter Cronkite, Dan Rather, Peter Jennings. These men, perched at their 'electronic hearths', recounted the details of America's most significant history to its citizens. Today, women are visible in every area of television news, even in the hallowed anchor chair, but their presence has been hard-fought and continues to present unique challenges. When Oprah Winfrey edorsed the presidential candidacy of Barack Obama, it reinforced the tremendous power a broadcaster can wield. Seen and Heard examines the lives, careers, and communication styles of twelve of the most compelling and recognizable women of television news, including Christiane Amanpour, Elizabeth Vargas, Diane Sawyer, Paula Zahn, Judy Woodruff, and Candy Crowley. From Barbara Walters's vast career that spans more than half a century to Katie Couric's historic appointment as the sole anchor of the CBS Evening News, this book explores the obstacles and opportunities for women in broadcasting.

Author: Nichola D. Gutgold
ISBN-10: 0739120182
ISBN-13: 9780739120187
Publisher: Lexington Books
Language: English
Published: 03/27/2008
Pages: 238
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.13h x 5.91w x 0.67d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2008 pg. 302