This collection of original articles reflects the fascinating spectrum of practices, trends and values within the journalistic profession. It is perhaps the only significant work that documents the variety of ways in which this craft is both practiced and viewed. Twenty-six contributors (working journalists, freelance writers, teachers of journalism, media practitioners) successfully cover a very wide range of issues and areas including: Gender and identity in the popular press; Sports journalism; Urban reporting; Embedded journalists; Censorship; Alternative media