Birddogs and Tough Old Broads
Women Journalists of Mississippi and a Century of State Politics, 1880s-1980s
Birddogs and Tough Old Broads
Women Journalists of Mississippi and a Century of State Politics, 1880s-1980s
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Birddogs and Tough Old Broads: Women Journalists of Mississippi and a Century of State Politics, 1880s-1980s documents the professional experiences and observations of more than a dozen journalists, all women, all covering Mississippi state politics over the course of a century—from the 1880s, right after the end of Reconstruction (when newspapers were the primary source of information) to the 1980s, a time period marked by steady declines in both news revenue and circulation, and the emergence of corporate journalism, led by media conglomerates like Gannett.
Pete Smith argues that the experiences of the women journalists reflect broader social, political, legal, and cultural struggles and changes in both the South and the nation during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The evolution of the modern-day political journalist, particularly for southern women who aspired to such a position, can be seen in their struggles and accomplishments.
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Table of Contents
Introduction: “Larger Than Life”
Chapter 1: “My Own Beloved Land”
Chapter 2: “If This is Treason, Make the Most of It”
Chapter 3: “Raising Unshirted Hell”
Chapter 4: “Wrongdoing Uncovering”
Chapter 5: “A Kick-Ass Fun Time”
Chapter 6: “All Hell Broke Loose”
Chapter 7: “Go Get the Story”
Chapter 8: “I Think You Could Do This”
Conclusion: “There Is No Educator to Compare with the Press”
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| Published | 30 Oct 2023 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 1 |
| ISBN | 9798216279792 |
| Imprint | Lexington Books |
| Illustrations | 15 b/w photos |
| Series | Women in American Political History |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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