Books with author The New York Times

According to Forbes Magazine, there are more than 500 billionaires in the United States, ranging from tech moguls to hedge fund managers and CEOs. This collection of articles profiles the lives and influence of some of America's best-known billionaires including Jeff Bezos, Oprah Winfrey, Warren Buffett, the Koch brothers, the DeVos family, and Robert Mercer. Readers explore the powers afforded to those who have accumulated vast amounts of wealth, and investigate how these men and women seek to use their platforms to buy influence, sway politics, and advance personal causes, charitable and otherwise. Media literacy questions and terms will challenge readers to assess how journalistic principles are applied to news coverage of the incredibly wealthy few.

According to Forbes Magazine, there are more than 500 billionaires in the United States, ranging from tech moguls to hedge fund managers and CEOs. This collection of articles profiles the lives and influence of some of America's best-known billionaires including Jeff Bezos, Oprah Winfrey, Warren Buffett, the Koch brothers, the DeVos family, and Robert Mercer. Readers explore the powers afforded to those who have accumulated vast amounts of wealth, and investigate how these men and women seek to use their platforms to buy influence, sway politics, and advance personal causes, charitable and otherwise. Media literacy questions and terms will challenge readers to assess how journalistic principles are applied to news coverage of the incredibly wealthy few.

Recently, activist athletes have challenged expectations of how players should conduct themselves. While we love to see athletes with big personalities and flashy lifestyles, the response can be less enthusiastic when athletes make bold political statements. The articles in this volume show how common activist athletes truly are. Some use their platform to speak on social conflict, while others fight to improve their working conditions. Some LGBTQ athletes take action by simply being themselves. Through reading about players past and present who stood up for their beliefs, we gain a new appreciation for the role professional sports can play in our lives. Media literacy questions and terms are included to help readers further analyze news coverage and reporting styles.

Law enforcement is a nuanced subsystem of criminal justice that has seen a variety of issues, challenges, and perceptions through its history. This collection of articles moves through these topics, starting with the beginnings of the F.B.I. and law enforcement's role in enforcing civil rights, to the current issues of policing during the Black Lives Matter movement. Major developments in law enforcement are explored, such as the ending of Prohibition, the War on Drugs, and the Patriot Act, which all lead to the changing perspectives we have had of the people who protect us. Media literacy questions and terms help readers further analyze news coverage and reporting styles.

The public's perception of war changed drastically following the Vietnam War, as it was the first time the American public encountered an endless stream of graphic coverage of military conflict abroad. Still, the public often seems divided on the necessity of military engagement for defense or to promote regional stability and the tolls of war: loss, destruction, and veterans requiring lifelong care. These articles document changing attitudes toward war, compiling New York Times coverage as far back as the Civil War and continuing through twenty-first-century conflicts, including those in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria.

This engrossing set presents articles and opinion pieces on major social, cultural, and political issues, tracking how coverage of and perspectives on these topics have shifted with time and new revelations. Scientific discoveries, social activism, and historical events have changed how the public sees and thinks about such topics as women's roles, war, drugs, minority rights, and immigration. Through the decades, The New York Times' coverage on these subjects reflects changes in social norms, enlightening today's readers on how our own perspectives today may vastly change in the future as new information and attitudes come to light. Features include: Expertly written introductions that provide context for each curated volume, equipping readers to understand the broader narrative in which each article is situated. Readers encounter various types of news stories, such as feature stories, letters to the editor, op-ed pieces, book and movie reviews, obituaries, and interviews. Media literacy questions encourage students to assess each article critically, identify sources and perspective, and evaluate the ways in which information is presented.

Law enforcement is a nuanced subsystem of criminal justice that has seen a variety of issues, challenges, and perceptions through its history. This collection of articles moves through these topics, starting with the beginnings of the F.B.I. and law enforcement's role in enforcing civil rights, to the current issues of policing during the Black Lives Matter movement. Major developments in law enforcement are explored, such as the ending of Prohibition, the War on Drugs, and the Patriot Act, which all lead to the changing perspectives we have had of the people who protect us. Media literacy questions and terms help readers further analyze news coverage and reporting styles.

Attitudes toward crime and punishment have changed with societal shifts in American culture. Changing perspectives on addiction, sexual assault, and other behaviors have sparked changes in legislation, judicial attitudes, and sentencing guidelines. The articles in this collection map evolving attitudes toward what can be conceived of as criminal and how these conceptions mirror larger social movements over time. In many cases, the heavy hand of the law or, alternatively, the lukewarm reaction to certain kinds of criminal activity has resulted in epidemics that continue to the present day.