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Undocumented Immigration Across The Mediterranean And The Us-mexican Border Is One Of The Most Contested Transatlantic Public And Political Issues, Raising Fundamental Questions About National Identity, Security And Multiculturalism--all In The Glare Of News Media Themselves Undergoing Dramatic Transformations. This Interdisciplinary, International Volume Fills A Major Gap In Political Science And Communication Literature On The Role Of News Media In Public Debates Over Immigration By Providing Unique Insider's Perspectives On Journalistic Practices And Bringing Them Into Dialogue With Scholars And Immigrant Rights Practitioners. After Providing Original Comparative Research By Established And Emerging International Affairs And Media Scholars As Well As Grounded Reflections By Un And Iom Practitioners, The Book Presents Candid, In-depth Assessments By Nine Leading European And North American Journalists Covering Immigration From The Frontlines, Ranging From The Guardian's Southern Europe Editor To The Immigration Reporter For The Arizona Republic. Their Comparative Reflections On The Professional, Institutional And Technological Constraints Shaping News Stories Offer Unprecedented Insight Into The Challenges And Opportunities For 21st Century Journalism To Affect Public Discourse And Policymaking About Issues Critical To The Future Of The Transatlantic Space, Making The Book Relevant Across A Wide Range Of Scholarship On The Media's Impact On Public Affairs-- Introduction / Vicki L. Birchfield And Giovanna Dell'orto -- National Identity And The Challenge Of Immigration / Jack Citrin, University Of California, Berkeley -- Policies And Politics Of Immigration In The United States And The European Union / Martin A. Schain, New York University -- Responsible Reporting And Perceptions Of Migrants In An Era Of Unprecedented Mobility / Anne Grobet, United Nations Alliance Of Civilizations -- Communicating Effectively About Migration / Jean-philippe Chauzy And Gervais Appave, International Organization For Migration -- Why Narrative Is Not Enough: Immigration And The Genres Of Journalism / Rodney Benson, New York University -- Just Off The Wire: Ap's And Afp's Coverage Of Immigration In France And The United States / Rodrigo Zamith, University Of Minnesota -- Liking Stories: Readers' Comments On Online Immigration Articles For The New York Times And The Guardian / Anna Popkova, University Of Minnesota --^ A (more) Humanitarian Take: Al-jazeera English And Arabic Coverage Of Immigration In The West / Stephen Bennett And Rodrigo Zamith, University Of Minnesota -- Journalistic Strategies To Write About Immigration Under Nicolas Sarkozy's Presidency / Elise Vincent, Le Monde -- Shooting Immigration For The World: International Photojournalism At Italy's Borders / Domenico Stinellis, The Associated Press, Rome -- Now You See Them, Now You Don't: Italy's Visible And Invisible Immigrants / John Hooper, The Guardian And The Observer -- This Is Not A Country For Immigrants: Journalists And Political Discourse In Italy / Riccardo Staglianò, La Repubblica -- The Border Beat In Battleground Arizona / Daniel González, Arizona Republic -- Violence, Drugs And Migration In The Border Of Ciudad Juarez-el Paso: The Challenges Facing Journalists / Lourdes Cárdenas, El Paso Times --^ Investigative Reporting At Risk: The Heroes And Horrors Behind Attacks On Journalists In Mexico / Lise Olsen, The Houston Chronicle -- Beyond The Far West: Translating The American Border For Italians / Guido Olimpio, Corriere Della Sera -- Immigration: A Minefield For Journalists / Laure Mandeville, Le Figaro -- Conclusion: Understanding Border Journalism And Its Sociopolitical Impact / Giovanna Dell'orto And Vicki L. Birchfield Edited By Giovanna Dell'orto And Vicki L. Birchfield. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.