Practicing Journalism brings together experts from the field of journalists; freelance writers; lectures; and media practitioners to provide a comprehensive collection of current articles. Offering a unique view of the way journalism is both practiced and taught, this book is divided into four core values in journalism; specialization within the craft; the constraints of practice; and implications for the future. It covers areas gender and identity in the popular press; sports journalism; urban reporting; embedded journalism; censorship; and alternative media.