Publications

The Shorenstein Center publishes reports and papers written by fellows, affiliated researchers, and faculty that examine themes associated with our core research initiatives. Papers by former fellows have added significantly to the body of research on the intersections of media, politics, and public policy.

The Shorenstein Center has had more than 300 Fellows since 1986, and nearly all of the papers they wrote at the Center can be found in our Research Archives.

For information about our current research projects, which are large-scale research endeavors lead by resident scholars and faculty at the Center, visit the Programs section of our website. You can also learn about our fellowships and faculty to learn more about the independent research happening at the Center.

Audio & Video, Media Business, News Business & Practice, Past Events,
Journalists, academics discuss 'The Future of News'
November 2, 2009
Tom Fiedler, Marty Baron, Robin Sproul, Jeff Howe and Alex S. Jones. November 2, 2009 — At the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, the Shorenstein Center, along...
Audio & Video, News Business & Practice, Past Events, Press Freedom, Prizes & Lectures,
Jonathan Zittrain delivers 2009 Richard S. Salant Lecture
October 22, 2009
Jonathan Zittrain and Alex S. Jones. October 22, 2009 — Jonathan Zittrain, Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and co-director of the Berkman Center...
Media Business, News Business & Practice, Papers, Publications,
Can Nonprofits Save Journalism? Legal Constraints and Opportunities
October 1, 2009
A paper by Marion R. Fremont‐Smith, Shorenstein Center faculty affiliate, examines whether nonprofit, tax‐exempt status might be a feasible option for...
Audio & Video, Environment, Health & Science, Past Events, Policy & Issues,
Shorenstein Center hosts briefing on health care reform
September 30, 2009
David Broder, Linda Douglass, Dr. Timothy Johnson and Alex S. Jones. September 30, 2009 — The Shorenstein Center sponsored a briefing for journalists on...
Campaigns, Elections & Parties, Papers, Politics & Government, Publications,
Changes in Media Polling in Recent Presidential Campaigns: Moving from Good to “Average” at CNN
June 1, 2009
A paper by Michael W. Traugott, spring 2009 fellow, details the problematic rise of the “poll of polls,” an average of other organizations’ recent data...
Journalistic Practice, News Business & Practice, Papers, Publications,
Beyond News: The Case for Wisdom Journalism
June 1, 2009
A paper by Mitchell Stephens, spring 2009 fellow, argues that as major news events now appear fast and free on Google, Yahoo or a hundred other websites,...
Environment, Health & Science, Papers, Policy & Issues, Publications,
Getting it for Free: When Foundations Provide the News on Health
June 1, 2009
A paper by Maralee Schwartz, spring 2009 fellow, analyzes the implications of using health news provided by non-profit organizations. Departure of experienced...
Media Business, News Business & Practice, Papers, Publications,
Up Against a Saint and a Dead Man
June 1, 2009
James O’Shea, spring 2009 fellow, recounts his experience leading the Los Angeles Times from 2006 to 2008, through a period of turmoil, budget cuts, struggling...
Journalistic Practice, News Business & Practice, Papers, Publications,
Word of Mouse: Credibility, Journalism and Emerging Social Media
February 1, 2009
A paper by Rory O’Connor, fall 2008 fellow, explores the implications of our media and social-media saturated news environment.  Although unparalleled...
International Affairs, News Business & Practice, Papers, Policy & Issues, Press Freedom, Publications,
Mugabe’s Media War: How New Media Help Zimbabwean Journalists Tell Their Story
February 1, 2009
A paper by Sandra Nyaira, fall 2008 fellow, analyzes efforts to keep Zimbabweans informed in the wake of the collapse of the country’s media landscape...
Papers,
How Much Would You Pay to Save the Planet? The American Press and the Economics of Climate Change
January 9, 2009
Eric Pooley Kalb Fellow, Shorenstein Center, Fall 2008 Contributor at Time Magazine Read the full paper (PDF). Background In How Much Would You Pay to...
Business & Economics, Environment, Health & Science, Papers, Policy & Issues, Publications,
How Much Would You Pay to Save the Planet? The American Press and the Economics of Climate Change
January 1, 2009
A paper by Eric Pooley, fall 2008 fellow, examines how the media has covered the economics of climate change. This paper follows coverage of the economic...
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