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African Americans in the Media Today [Two Volumes]
An Encyclopedia
 Sam G. Riley

0-313-33679-2/978-0-313-33679-9

Description
This two-volume biographical encyclopedia chronicles the success stories and considerable strides made by over 240 African American media figures from newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and the Internet.

Reviews:
-"The book focuses on the careers of 246 African Americans, including a number of syndicated and local newspaper columnists. Also covered are media people in the TV, radio, and magazine fields." —Editor & Publisher
-"The book focuses on the careers of 246 African Americans, including a number of syndicated and local newspaper columnists. Also covered are media people in the TV, radio, and magazine fields." —Editor & Publisher
-"This exceptionally thorough biographical dictionary is recommended for readers interested in journalism, communications, or African American studies in both public and academic libraries." —Lawrence Looks at Books
-"Riley presents a two-volume biographical reference work on 246 of the most accomplished contemporary and near-contemporary African-American journalists, as well as a few younger individuals of special promise. In addition to the biographical information, each entry includes a list of further readings. Where applicable, there is a list of all books written or edited by the individual, and many entries also include a column or story written by the person profiled. The first volume contains an alphabetical list of entries, a list of entries by field or endeavor, an introductory essay by the author, and a timeline of key events from 1827 to 2006; the subject index for both volumes is included at the end of the second volume only." —Reference & Research Book News
About the Author
Sam G. Riley is Professor of Communication Studies at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
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