A Note Regarding Michael Schudson and Journalism Schools
I was extremely intemperate yesterday on the matter of Michael Schudson, current Columbia J-School prof, and his contention that this age is a wonderful world of opportunity for journalists. So, a disclaimer: I'm sure that he is a wonderful sociologist and historian, I'm sure his books are fantastic, and I'm sure some students love him. (Though the ones I've talked to, who've taken his classes at Columbia, did not love him at all.) I have no reason to think he is not a great person, and a fantastic wealth of information. So I do regret going a little postal. But! And! Also! A couple of things!
