In this text for journalism students, eight case studies illustrate some of the issues that arise when those who work in the news have to make critical decisions. For example, a case study on McCarthyism addresses issues of competition, while another on a massacre in El Salvador considers the verification responsibilities of journalists who have access to only one side of a story. Each case is followed by discussion questions. The volume does not contain an index. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)