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"The Journalism Manifesto" by Barbie Zelizer, Pablo J. Boczkowski, and C. W. Anderson is a book that critiques and offers solutions for the future of journalism. The authors address the challenges faced by journalism in the current global political climate, particularly in response to the presidency of Donald Trump. They argue for reform and revolution in journalism, challenging the illusions of autonomy, centrality, cohesion, and permanence that have hindered its progress. The book examines the role of elites, norms, and audiences in journalism, and concludes with a discussion on whether reform or revolution is the more relevant solution. This thought-provoking and accessible book is recommended for journalism studies scholars and can be used in journalism courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. [Extracted from the article]

Volume 48, issue 3 of the Journal of Communication Inquiry explores the theme of "Journalism Studies and the Power of Place." The issue contains eight peer-reviewed articles and one book review that delve into the influence of place on journalism. The articles cover topics such as rural news consumption, the impact of physical newspapers on readers, the role of education in shaping journalistic norms, the evolving discourse around the term "alt-right," the changing role of public broadcasting, the portrayal of journalism in film narratives, and the importance of community connections in effective journalism. The research presented emphasizes the need for journalism to engage with its local environment and develop responsive and responsible practices that support the communities it serves. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Avoiding the News: Reluctant Audiences for Journalism" by Benjamin Toff, Ruth Palmer, and Rasmus Kleis Nielsen explores the phenomenon of news avoidance and why a significant portion of the population chooses not to consume news. The authors define news avoiders as those who intentionally or unintentionally do not consume news produced by professional journalists. They find that news avoiders are more likely to be young, female, and from lower socioeconomic classes. The book argues that three key variables influence news avoidance: identities, ideologies, and infrastructures. The authors provide a framework for understanding news avoidance and call for change in journalism to meet the needs of these audiences. [Extracted from the article]