Lewis Raven Wallace
The View from Somewhere: Undoing the Myth of Journalistic Objectivity
The View from Somewhere: Undoing the Myth of Journalistic Objectivity
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The View from Somewhere explores the history of "objectivity" in journalism and how it has been used to silence marginalized voices, highlighting the stories of journalists who question the concept and advocating for the dismissal of it to confront institutional power, racism, and other forms of oppression.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2023
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
In his book "The View from Somewhere," Lewis Raven Wallace delves into the history of "objectivity" in journalism and its role in silencing marginalized voices. He traces the origins of this concept back to Ida B. Wells and highlights the stories of journalists who have challenged and questioned it. These journalists include Desmond Cole of the Toronto Star, Linda Greenhouse of the New York Times, Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah of the Pulitzer Prize, John Biewen of the Peabody Award-winning podcast, Gary Younge of the Guardian, Meredith Talusan of Buzzfeed, and many others.
Wallace also shares his personal experiences as a midwestern transgender journalist and activist who faced termination for speaking out against "objectivity" in coverage of Trump and white supremacy. Throughout the book, Wallace emphasizes that journalists have never been mere passive observers but have played a crucial role in shaping the narrative. He provides historical and contemporary examples, from lynching in the nineteenth century to transgender issues in the twenty-first century, to critique "objectivity" as a catch-all for accurate journalism.
Wallace calls for the dismissal of this damaging mythology and advocates for a more nuanced and empathetic approach to reporting. He believes that journalists should recognize their own biases and strive to be transparent and accountable in their reporting. By doing so, they can better serve the public and challenge the power structures that perpetuate oppression and exploitation in the news industry.
"The View from Somewhere" is a powerful and compelling rallying cry against journalist neutrality and for the validity of news that tells the truth. It is a must-read for anyone interested in journalism, social justice, and the importance of a free and independent press.
Weight: 362g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780226826585
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