books.google.com - What is news and why does it turn out the way it does? These questions are addressed in this Reader. Classic news studies representing several methodologies and approaches are presented to guide students in their initial exploration into the topics. Berkowitz provides an orientation for a social approach...http://books.google.com/books/about/Social_meanings_of_news.html?id=JV0XQUF-o6gC&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareSocial meanings of news