An outstanding, comprehensive study about press coverage of black Americans during the 1960s and 1970s. In clear, polished writing style, Martindale analyzes past press coverage deficiencies, points out specific ways that coverage did or did not improve after the civil rights movement, and suggests ways by which journalists can improve coverage of black Americans. Choice

[Martindale's] meaninfgul reflections make history come alive and set forth a perspective for present and future media personnel. Media Development