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News Interviewing (2nd Edition)

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Word count
188K words
Chapters
37
ISBN
9787565709166

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Summary

This book provides a systematic discussion of the subjects of news interviewing, the recipients of news interviewing, preparation for news interviewing, methods of news interviewing, the art of news interviewing, and the norms of news interviewing, emphasizing that news interviewing should use methods such as seeing, hearing, asking questions, and consulting materials to obtain news leads, verify facts, ensure news truthfulness, and discover news.

Editor's review

Published by the Communication University of China Press, News Interviewing (2nd Edition) is authored by Professor Xiong Gao, who draws on his deep experience in journalism practice and teaching to systematically organize and update the core theories and practical operations of news interviewing. The book not only continues the clear and rigorous framework of the first edition but also incorporates new changes in the interviewing environment, technical tools, and ethical norms in the context of the new media era, giving this classic textbook a distinct contemporary relevance. Its analysis of interview planning, questioning techniques, on-site observation, and material verification is especially thorough; the cases are selected from current practice and the explanations are thought-provoking. For journalism students, this is a must-read guide for building a solid foundation; for frontline practitioners, it provides an operational framework for reflection and professional improvement. Overall, this is a high-quality textbook with solid theory, clear practical orientation, and content that keeps pace with the times. Its value lies in helping readers build a systematic understanding of news interviewing and a foundation of skills suited to the development of the era.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Current students in journalism, communication studies, and related majors, usable as a core course textbook or supplementary reading
  • Newly entered journalists, editors, or media content creators who hope to systematically improve their practical interviewing skills
  • General readers or researchers with a strong interest in the news production process who wish to understand interviewing in greater depth
  • Personnel in enterprises and institutions engaged in publicity and public relations who need to gather information and communicate frequently

Not a good fit for

  • Readers seeking light entertainment or novels
  • Researchers interested only in broad overviews of journalism theory and unwilling to delve into specific operational details

Reading tips

  1. It is recommended to read alongside the cases and exercises provided in the book, trying to simulate or analyze actual interviewing situations
  2. Pay special attention to the chapters in the new edition on new media interviewing, online information verification, and interviewing ethics, and compare them to reflect on changes in the industry
  3. While reading, keep notes to organize the methodological points of each chapter and form a personal interview checklist or question bank

About the publisher

Communication University of China Press China · Founded in 1985

Communication University of China Press focuses on broadcasting and hosting, journalism and communication, film and television arts, and media management, while also covering language and writing, applied psychology, social sciences, and exam preparation books. Representative titles in the library include Research Methods in Communication (2nd Edition), Communication and Society: Political Economy and Cultural Analysis, Empire and Communication, and The Structure and Function of Social Communication, as well as The Network State: Telecommunications as Institutional Legacy, Models of Mental Disorder: Critical Reflections of a Psychiatry Professor, and News and Public Opinion: Selected Papers of Robert E. Park. Its author resources include Richard R. John, Peter Taylor, Ke Huixin, Jin Gengxing, Sun Li, Zhang Tian, Qiu Jianyin, and Wu Yanru, combining translated classics in communication studies with original Chinese research.

Contents

  1. 再版说明
  2. 前 言
  3. 第一章 新闻采访主体
  4. 第一节 记者的由来
  5. 第二节 记者的职责与使命
  6. 第三节 记者的修养
  7. 第四节 记者的情感与立场
  8. 第四节 记者的意识与发现新闻
  9. 第二章 新闻采访受体
  10. 第一节 采访与采访对象
  11. 第二节 采访对象的受访特点
  12. 第三节 采访对象的作用与地位
  13. 第四节 记者与采访对象的矛盾
  14. 第三章 新闻采访准备
  15. 第一节 采访前的准备
  16. 第二节 采访前的新闻策划
  17. 第三节 四种特殊报道的策划
  18. 第四节 分类新闻的访前准备
  19. 第四章 新闻采访方法
  20. 第一节 显性采访
  21. 第二节 隐性采访
  22. 第三节 体验式采访
  23. 第五章 新闻采访艺术
  24. 第一节 观察艺术
  25. 第二节 听取艺术
  26. 第三节 提问艺术
  27. 第四节 查阅艺术
  28. 第六章 新闻采访规范
  29. 第一节 新闻自由与新闻控制
  30. 第二节 采访自由与政治约束
  31. 第三节 采访自由与“法”的约束
  32. 第四节采访自由与“律”的约束
  33. 第五节采访自由与“俗”的约束
  34. 附录一 记者行为准则宣言
  35. 附录二 中国新闻工作者职业道德准则
  36. 主要参考文献
  37. 第2版修订说明

FAQ

What are the main differences between the second edition and the first edition of this book?
While retaining the core theoretical framework, the second edition focuses on adding and revising content related to the new media environment, the application of digital tools, online information verification, and current challenges in journalism ethics. Cases and data have also been extensively updated to better fit contemporary media practice.
Can readers without a journalism background understand this book?
Yes. The book is written in a clear style and progresses from the simple to the deep, with both conceptual explanations and specific methods. As long as readers have some interest in journalism and are willing to follow the author's reasoning, they can fully understand and master the main content.
Does this book focus more on theory or practice?
The book strives to give equal weight to theory and practice. While building a systematic body of knowledge on news interviewing, it provides a large number of actionable methods, techniques, and case analyses, aiming to directly guide interviewing practice. It is a typical applied textbook.

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About the author

熊高 Author

Xiong Gao is a Chinese book author about whom limited public information is available; details such as nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background have not been clearly recorded. Two of his works are currently included in the collection: News Interviewing and its second edition, both centered on the subject of news interviewing and falling under the categories of examinations and language and writing. Judging from their subject matter, Xiong Gao's writing focuses on the basic methods, practical procedures, and examination points of news interviewing, aimed at readers who are studying news interviewing, preparing for related examinations, or working in journalism, and it has a strongly practical and instructional character. Owing to limited materials, his professional identity, institutional affiliation, and awards cannot be confirmed, nor can his writing style and academic lineage be described in detail. Overall, Xiong Gao has come to readers' attention through the News Interviewing series, offering reference materials for the teaching of and preparation for news interviewing, and the republication of the work suggests a continuing demand for its content.

熊倩 Author · Chinese

Xiong Qian is a Chinese author about whom limited public information is available. Her one confirmed work is News Interviewing (2nd Edition), a book classified under exam-preparation titles and intended mainly for study and review in journalism interviewing courses. The subject centers on news interviewing, a core part of news practice, covering preparation for interviews, questioning techniques, gathering and organizing material, and related practical matters. The second edition generally indicates revisions and additions to the first edition in response to changes in teaching and examination requirements. Because only one work by her is held and no detailed account of her background, career, or research focus is available, this introduction does not address her education, positions, or awards, but presents only what the existing publication supports regarding her involvement in news-interviewing teaching and exam preparation.

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