Linda Steiner

Journalist and academic with notable achievements

Linda Steiner - Journalist and academic with notable achievements
Born

January 3rd, 1950
75 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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A respected journalist and academic focused on media studies and journalism education. Served as a professor at the University of Maryland, fostering the next generation of journalists. Engaged in scholarly research addressing the evolution of journalistic practices and the impact of new media on society. Contributed to various publications and authored works that examined the role of journalism in democracy and its ethical implications.

Served as a professor at the University of Maryland

Published research on journalism practices

Authored works on media ethics and democracy

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