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Review Article: Reflections on anti-apartheid journalism: Gerald Shaw's autobiography.

Authors :
Adam, Heribert
Source :
Africa Spectrum; 2008, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p159-162, 4p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article focuses on the autobiography of Gerald Shaw, a reporter, correspondent, a worker for foreign papers and a political columnist and associate editor. According to the author, Shaw's autobiography which is entitled "Believe in Miracles" offers a telling picture of the trials and distress of a liberal newspaperman. He stated that Shaw's political commentary could be laced with more bite and that he never goes out on a limb and carries strong opinions along the liberal consensus which is his weakness and strength. Moreover, he stated that the unassuming Gerald Shaw in the modest portrayal of his life tend to be a model on how journalists can inform and educate with exemplary professionalism and integrity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00020397
Volume :
43
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Africa Spectrum
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32544130