Release date is 2020-04-30

Introduction / Willard Grosvenor Bleyer -- Some aspects of journalism / Rollo Ogden -- Press tendencies and dangers / Oswald Garrison Villard -- The waning power of the press / Francis E. Leupp -- Newspaper morals / H. L. Mencken -- Newspaper morals: a reply / Ralph Pulitzer -- The suppression of important news / Edward Alsworth Ross -- The personal equation in journalism / Henry Watterson -- The problem of the Associated Press / "An Observer" -- The Associated Press: a reply / Melville E. Stone -- Confessions of a provincial editor / "Paracelsus" -- The country editor of to-day / Charles Moreau Harger -- Sensational journalism and the law / George W. Alger -- The critic and the law / Richard Washburn Child -- Honest literary criticism / Charles Miner Thompson -- Dramatic criticism in the American press / James S. Metcalfe -- The humor of the colored supplement / Ralph Bergengren -- The American grub street / James H. Collins -- Journalism as a career / Charles Moreau Harger.

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"The Profession of Journalism" by Willard Grosvenor Bleyer is a collection of essays on the field of journalism, written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work gathers significant writings that delve into various aspects of newspaper editing and publishing, covering topics like news policies, the influence of the press, and ethical considerations in journalism. It aims to highlight both the challenges and responsibilities inherent in the profession, making it relevant for journalists, students, and general readers with an interest in media. The opening portion of the text sets the stage by outlining Bleyer's intent to collate meaningful contributions previously published in The Atlantic Monthly. He emphasizes the critical role that newspapers play in shaping public opinion and their function as the primary source of information for the masses. Bleyer calls attention to the evolution of journalism, reflecting on its growing complexity and the pressing need for journalists to recognize the implications of their work in a democratic society. He argues for the necessity of professional ethics and standards in journalism, especially given the significant impact of media on public discourse and action. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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