Aldeman and Kennedy. The Right to Privacy.

"This book was great. It had aso may interesting cases, and it really made me think. This book helped me understand the concepts covered on the first test. Read it before test 1 (Com 400); it will definitely help." Mary Jo Parker (1999) Very Strongly Recommend.

"I highly recommend this book to those of you who are slow readers and get bored quickly. This book will keep you turning the pages, and most likely make you mad. The cases are incredible. you will come away from this book with a great sense of self-impowerment through the knowledge you gain." Byron Cooper (1999) Very Strongly Recommend (310)

"I thought the book was great. It provided many examples and different cases and really made you think." Mary Jo Parker (1999 - 400 ) Very Strongly Recommend

"I understand and the right to privacy. But this book gave real cases that made me realize how much we really don't have a right to privacy." Jennifer Krotec ( 1999 - 310) Very Strongly Recommend

Bennett, William. Death of Outrage.

"This book is a real thinker. It requires you to form and opinion on how our nation reacts to issues like Bill Clinton ('s scandal). Where has the reaction of outrage gone? " Erica Young (1999) Very Strongly Recommend

Benny, Jack and Joan Benny. Sunday Nights at Seven

"This book was very interesting to tell about early Hollywood. When Benny wrote it was funny and interesting, when his daughter wrote it was okay. Very interesting and funny." Sara Simpson (1999 - 480 ) Strongly Recommend.

Blair, Gwenda. Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story

"This book deals with one woman's ambition to succeed in broadcast media at any price. I think Jessica Savitch paid too high a price..." Renee Shadden (1999) Strongly Recommend

Bork, Robert. Slouching Toward Gomorrah: Modern Liberalism and American Decline

"I was extremely glad I chose to read this book. It not only confirmed my beliefs about much of society. But it also opened my eyes to many things I had never considered to be issues before. I believe that the book was well-written ... I would recommend to the instructor to perhaps place this one on the required reading list for Communication Law or Ethics in the future or at least strongly recommend it to students. I believe it covers subjects necessary for someone to understand who is entering the mass communication field." Jay Skipworth (1998)

Braverman, Jordan. To Hasten the Homecoming by

"I enjoyed reading this book for several reasons. It game me some insight as to the many ways we fought World War II. Every American citizen was able to and expected to participate in the war effort. The media was a major force in manipulating the emotions and thoughts of the public." Brandi Lamon (1998)

"This is a good book, but it is a detailed book. I must admit I learned a great amount about the role of media in World War II. Although it was not easy reading, if you are a history buff and enjoy reading, then go for it! If not, it is still worth the time. Just remember, it takes a bit of effort." Erin Bloxham ( 1999 - 316) Recommend with reservations.

Brinkley, David. David Brinkley: A Memoir

"David Brinkley gives an in debth look at the world of journalism. He tell us about being in competition with other journalist and isnt' afraid to voice his opinion....Although I didn't find him as witty or interesting as Walter Cronkite, he is definitely a legend and interesting to read about. " Paul Littlejohn (1999 - 316) Recommend.

"This book showed the history of broadcast journalism ... I would recommend it for any student i the field of communications." Jason Butler (1999-316) Recommend.

Brokaw, Tom. The Greatest Generation.

Strongly Recommend. April Roth (1999)

Burns, George. All My Best Friends.

"It is a good book tha offers an insight into the life of an entertainer ..... Many humorous stories about the 'greats' in the business. " Wally Whidby (1999) (316) Recommend.

Burns, George. Say Goodnight, Gracie.

"George Burns did a great job of telling the story of his life and work shared with Gracie Allen. It was touching and very entertaining." Krissy Warren (1999 -316) Very Strongly Recommend.

Burns, George. 100 Years, 100 Stories

"I did this book as an extra credit book review and wish I had done it for the required review. I would recommend this book without any reservations. It was easy to read and easy to follow. The stories kept me entertained and I finished the book in a few hours. A must read!!! " Erin Bloxham (1999 -316) Very Strongly Recommend.

Cronkite, Walter. A Reporter's Life

"I loved reading this book because the emotions and events he shared made journalism seem realistic and an attainable career goal for myself. Learning about a true journalist like Cronkite reestablishes a certain amount of credibility I feel the media has lost (especially with the Clinton scandals). I have come away from the book encouraged to continue in journalism and eager to strive and be the type of jouralist that Cronkite is and will continue to be for many, many generations to come." Sunshine Shumate (1998)

"This is an interesting book. It is lengthy but it has lots of entertaining stories about Mr. Cronkite and the media. I enjoyed it!" Amy Wallace (1998 - 314) Recommend.

Collins and Skover, Death of Discourse

"This is an outstanding and thought-provoking book about the understanding and application of the First Amendment....This book should be considered required reading for all Com Law students." Matt Castleman (1999) Very Strongly Recommend.

Among Those Present by Nancy Dickerson.

"I very much enjoyed this book. It would be of more interest to journalism or broadcast journalism majors--especially woman in this field." Cory Thomaston (1999) Strongly Recommended.

DeGraetano and Grossman. Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill

"This book was very helpful to understand the effects of TV violence on children. It has a lot of studies that have been done and lots of statistics. It is also a very easy book to read at the end of the book it has way to get in touch with programmers, TV stations, toy stores, etc. It was GREAT!" Jamie Witten ( 1999 - 314) Very Strongly Recommend

Farris, Linda. Television Careers.

"Farris speaks from personal experience and has spend years in the filed. However the book is a bit dated. The information on resumes and internships is valuable." Chris Owens (1999) Strongly Recommend.

Garner, David. We Interrupt this Broadcast.....

"Strongly Recommend" April Roth (1999)

"This book gave a real good overview of the 20th century major events. CD's were okay." Daniel Hopkin (1999 - 316) Very Strongly Recommend

Heaton, Jean Albronda and Nona Leigh WIlson. Tuning in Trouble: Talk TV's Destructive Impact on Mental Health

"This book was very easy to read. It kept my interst with personal stories thoughout the seriousness. It also brought a subject to me that I had never viewed as a potential problem. I watch talk shows and even recognize the stupidity of them. However, I had not thought about the damage it could be causing in people's lives. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others, especially those studying television production." Veronica Wilder (1998)

Kuralt, Charles. A Life on the Road

".....a very warm and heart-felt biography about the life of a reporter. There was never a dull moment in the book. It was a very emotional book which really got the reader involved." Mary M Butler (1999-316) Very Strongly Recommend.

Lederer and DelGado. The Price We Pay....

"The essays put pornography and hate speech in a more realistic light." Christa Pace (1999 - 400) Very Strongly Recommend.

Levine, Kevin. It's Gone!....No, Wait a Minute....

"The book is entertaining and very interesting, but it is also educational. Levine effectively mixes humorous anecdotes with professional insight into the industry. This book comined the ability to make me laugh with hard-core instruction for how to succeed as a Majro league Baseball broadcaster." Mike Self (1998)

Marshall, Gary. Wake Me When It's Funny...

"This book was about a man who made his own successful career in television and film. I found it funny and inspiring." Laura Bodnar (1998 ) Very Strongly Recommend.

McDowell, Josh and Bob Hosteller. Right From Wrong

"I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I think that everyone should be required to study this book before they take on the responsibility of raising a child." Melanie Harget (1998)

"....an informative book on absolute truth and the consequences in right and wrong. This book is written on a Christian based perspective and has many wonderful reference and fact from the Bible to back up McDowell's writings. This book is lengthy but as honestly not an avid book reader, I read it in only three days! Absolutely wonderful!!! Ashley Gregory (1999 - 310) Very Strongly Recommend.

McDowell, Josh and Bob Hostetller. The New Tolerance

"This book brought a new perspective to my way of thinking." Keven Whisenant (1999 ) Very Strongly Recommend.

"It was great!" Shannon Ridinger (1999 - 310) Very Strongly Recommend

Orwell, George. 1984

"This is a wonderful book and really makes you think. You can apply it to many of the themes we go over in class, and I would recommend it to everyone if they haven' t read it already, and I would recommend that they read it again if they have. EXCELLENT book!" Katheryn Bustler (199 -314) Very Strongly Recommend

Rather, Dan. The Camera Never Blinks Twice

"This book is surprising because it gives a glimpse of what Dan Rather is really like. He's not always the complacent guy he appears to be on the CBS EVENING NEWS. This book is a complilation of what he thinks about the major news events he has covered. It also provides information you wouldn't see on the news. If you want to be surprsied, read this boook and how adventurous Dan Rather really is." Heath Butler (1999 -316) Recommend

Rose, Tom.   Freeing the Whales: How the Media Created the World's Greatest Non-Event.

"I really enjoyed this book and I recommend others to read it. This book was something new to me because I had never heard of the situation. But it was very interesting and its a book that you can not put down until you have finished reading it." Danielle Smith (1999 - 316) Strongly Recommend.

Safer, Morley. Flashbacks.

Strongly Recommend. April Roth (1999)

Sanders, Barry. A is For OX

"It accurately describes why individuals like the Columbine Shooters do what they do. Any one who is having a hard time understanding why kids can kill kids and laugh should read this." Jim Torres (1999) Very Strongly Recommend

Sharp, Naomi. The Beauty Myth

"...was well written and discusses issues that greatly affect both males and females. This book takes an in-depth look at how physical beauty is portrayed by the media and the grave effects on society." Apreill Curtis (1999) Very strongly recommend.

Sivulka, Scott. Soap Sex and Cigarettes

"This book was like a text book, but I enjoyed reading it very much. I would strongly recommend this book to any student iinterested in advertisng and even as a suppliment to some marketing or communication courses." Cindy Drummond ( 1999 - 316) Strongly Recommend.

Smolla, ________. Falwell v. Flint

"This should be read by anyone going into law or P.C./P.R. The author writes with a good understanding of the issues ad severity of the case. The case itself was a "humdinger'!" John Prince ( 1999 - 400) Very Strongly Recommend.

Stephanopolous, George. All Too Human.

"It gives great insight into the world of politics and a better understanding of a career in politics. It did get somehwat tedious at times." Apreill Curtis ( 1999 - 314) Strongly Recommend.

Thomas, Helen. Front Row at the White House

"This book provides insight into a woman who perservered hardship and discrimination (against female journalists) to become one of the best known White House news correspondents. It also looks a how the White House is cvoere and how Helen Thomas has made a name for herself as a prominant female journalist." Jason Wright (1999- 316) Strongly Recommend.

Trotta, Liz. Fighting for Air.

"Trotta uses descriptive, vivid stories to relay the importance of the field of broadast journalism. Her journey is one that can encourage and excite anyone interested in reporting news. She has a no nonsense idea of the business, and relays a hard but precise image of television news. I would recommend anyone, especially a female interested in broadcast journalism, to read this book." Kristy Kerby (1998)

"Was really neat!! Especially compared with the way the media worked in the Gulf War." Marian Watts (1999 ) Strongly Recommend

Woodward, Bob and Carl Bernstein. All the President's Men.

"The book shows the insight of the Watergate investigators. You are able tos ee what two men from the Washington Post hasd to go through to get the story. The book is very good.." Lori Deitz (1999) Strongly Recommend.

Who Killed CBS: The Undoing of America's Number One News Network by Peter Boyde

"I beleive this book is an excellent tool for thsoe considering a career in broadcasting because those who are ignorant of history are destined to repeat it. .... This book entertained and informed me while affirming some of my ideas of how network news is run." Michael Colvin. (1998)

Vaneva, Judith. TV and Child Development

"Good overview of how children are affected by television. Specific examples." Mandy Maddox (1999 -314) Strongly Recommend

Werthheimer, Frank. Radio Comedy

"This book takes you on a walk through the golden age of radio. It is important tosee just how effective radio was on eople during the Great Depression and World War II. It was God-sent medium." Christian Farley (1999 - 316) Very Strongly Recommend.