Discusses the origin of the underlying theme (suggesting a schema through which to view the larger corpus of magazine scholarship as a coherent whole) of this special issue on magazine journalism and publishing. Introduces the interrelated themes addressed by the various contributors to the issue. (SR)

Notes that literary journalism as a form of nonfiction prose remains largely unexplored by scholars. Recommends a number of questions for researchers to pursue. Postulates that the most fruitful investigations will explore literary journalism's ability to depict life being lived at a specific moment in a specific place. (SR)

Argues that, hobbled by an impoverished underlying model and a lack of resources, very little empirical research has explored magazine journalism education. Investigates the underlying model, reviews existing research, and offers an optimistic assessment about future research possibilities. (SR)

Argues that city magazines have vast unexplored potential as agenda setters, investigative reporters, and advocates of improved cities. Traces the historical development of city magazines, reviews the limited research in the field, and suggests research approaches that the magazines could use to expand their services to readers, advertisers,…

Sketches contours of the postmodern movement and implications for a research agenda in mass media and international communication. Analyzes the furor over Salman Rushdie's novel "The Satanic Verses" to illustrate the difficulties that result from Western interpretations of events whose origins are distant culturally. Offers a number of…