Title: Words of fire : independent journalists who challenge dictators, druglords, and other enemies of a free press /
Authors: Collings, Anthony.
Publisher: New York University Press,
Year: 2001
Subjects: Journalists Biography; Government and the press; Journalism Political aspects.
Abstract: "Anthony Collings takes us into the world of independent journalists and the daily challenges they face confronting dictators, hostile military, and narcoterrorists. Unfettered by any ties to those in positions of power, these guerrilla journalists are often the first on a story - whether reporting on corruption in Mexico, organized crime in Russia, or sexual scandal in the Middle East - and accordingly face the brunt of their subject's wrath." "Relying on interviews, professional contacts, and his own experiences, Collings explores the dilemmas and strategies of journalists who persevere in the face of war, repressive governments, and criminal aggression, with particular emphasis on the role of the Internet."--Jacket.
Contents: "They are the news" : facing Mexican druglords -- She had to be there : taking risks in Russia -- Opening the door : courage in Asia -- Guerrilla journalists : underground in Nigeria -- A precious pen : defiance around the world -- The general's Mercedes : crime and corruption -- A veiled woman : the separatists -- Brother against brother : civil war -- In the thick of it : protests and riots -- Money at stake : economic secrets -- The president's mistress : exposés -- We are not amused : satire -- We have ways : violence and imprisonment -- We have other ways : legal and economic pressures -- Chilled or defiant : the painful choice -- Cat and computer mouse : using the internet -- The great firewall : China and the Internet -- Send in Uncle Walter : advocacy groups.