Millions of people have come to America seeking a different life than the one they had in their home country. The storied lives of these immigrants fill copious volumes of literature, each volume with its own interpretation of history. This book offers a interpretation, illuminating how ethnic presses in America helped to shape the American Dream.
The search for peace: why peace journalism is needed today -- Peace journalism: definition and history -- Peace journalism: theoretical approaches -- Populations affected by conflict -- Violence: the nature of contemporary warfare and media's -- Contribution to covering violence -- Journalists' work to include working with citizen journalists -- How to search for truth when there are lies, bias and propaganda -- Activism and social media -- How governments use media during conflict -- Action plan: teaching peace journalism -- The future: dialogue.