Journalism

Smart Thinking could be a good read for someone who wants to improve their analytical and critical thinking skills. The book provides practical advice on how to develop coherent arguments and explanations that consider the audience and context. The short, easy-to-manage sections of the book make it perfect for self-learning, and the exercises and detailed answers included make it even more engaging. Overall, Smart Thinking is a great resource for undergraduate students looking to enhance their critical thinking skills.

For the past three years, Jon Ronson has traveled the world meeting recipients of high-profile public shamings. The shamed are people like us, people who, say, made a joke on social media that came out badly or made a mistake at work. Once the transgression is revealed, collective outrage circles with the force of a hurricane and the next thing they know, they're being torn apart by an angry mob, jeered at, demonized, sometimes even fired from their job. A great renaissance of public shaming is sweeping our land. Justice has been democratized. The silent majority are getting a voice, but what are we doing with our voice? We are mercilessly finding people's faults. We are defining the boundaries of normality by ruining the lives of those outside it. We are using shame as a form of social control. Simultaneously powerful and hilarious in the way only Jon Ronson can be, So You've Been Publicly Shamed is a deeply honest book about modern life, full of eye-opening truths about the escalating war on human flaws and the very scary part we all play in it.

As a journalist, Leigh Sales often encounters people experiencing the worst moments of their lives in the full glare of the media. But one particular string of bad news stories – and a terrifying brush with her own mortality – sent her looking for answers about how vulnerable each of us is to a life-changing event. What are our chances of actually experiencing one? What do we fear most and why? And when the worst does happen, what comes next?In this wise and layered book, Leigh talks intimately with people who’ve faced the unimaginable, from terrorism to natural disaster to simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Expecting broken lives, she instead finds strength, hope, even humour. Leigh brilliantly condenses the cutting-edge research on the way the human brain processes fear and grief, and poses the questions we too often ignore out of awkwardness. Along the way, she offers an unguarded account of her own challenges and what she’s learned about coping with life’s unexpected blows.Warm, candid and empathetic, this book is about what happens when ordinary people, on ordinary days, are forced to suddenly find the resilience most of us don’t know we have.

This book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand and navigate the overwhelming world of news. Alain de Botton's witty and global perspective offers a refreshing take on the manic and peculiar positions that 'the news' occupies in our lives. With its mix of current affairs and philosophical reflections, The News will change the way you view celebrity stories and political scandals, equipping you with the precautions necessary to approach news with a critical eye. It's a guide that will empower you to separate the meaningful from the noise and find clarity in a chaotic media landscape.

"Any Ordinary Day" rings true for anyone intrigued by our human capacity for resilience. Leigh Sales doesn't just recount harrowing tales; she dives into how people reconstruct their lives after cataclysms. This book could be a beacon of hope and understanding if you've ever pondered the fragility of life or marvelled at our innate strength to rebound from adversity. It's an intimate conversation, a journey through fear and humor, and an exploration of the profound question, "What comes after disaster?"

If you're someone who questions the credibility of so-called experts and the influence of corporations on public opinion, "Trust Us, We're Experts!" could change how you consume information. The authors, Rampton and Stauber, dig into the unsettling truth of how our trust is monetized and manipulated, revealing the hidden actors behind the 'objective' expert facade. It's a thought-provoking read that might just make you a more skeptical and informed citizen.

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to enhance their critical thinking and communication skills. It goes beyond traditional logic exercises and provides a practical approach to reasoning as a means of effective communication. The book is divided into manageable sections with exercises and detailed answers to help you practice and learn on your own. Whether you're a student looking to improve your analytical skills or someone who wants to communicate ideas more effectively, this book will guide you in developing arguments that are coherent and tailored to your audience.