2008, ISBN: 9780231147149

Publishers Weekly "Another exemplary collection of the finest magazine writing in the United States. A brilliant compilation.". -- Kirkus "Diverse, brainy, and provocative.". Nonetheless,… More...

Publishers Weekly "Another exemplary collection of the finest magazine writing in the United States. A brilliant compilation.". -- Kirkus "Diverse, brainy, and provocative.". Nonetheless, complaints about insufficient, inconsistent or bad service abound.Quality decides on success and failure. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   The Best American Magazine Writing 2008 by The American Society of Magazine Editors, Jacob Weisberg This annual anthology of the year's most entertaining, politically charged, and sophisticated essays, offers a rare opportunity to experience in a single volume the top work of veteran reporters and up-and-coming journalists. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description The Best American Magazine Writing 2008 is an essential guide to the year's most entertaining, politically charged, and sophisticated essays. With pieces first published in The Nation, National Geographic, Vanity Fair, and the New Yorker, among other leading publications, this anthology illuminates the most compelling issues of the past year and points to the topics that will concern us in the next. Chosen from among the winners and finalists of the 2008 National Magazine Awards, these articles span an eclectic range, from a chilling account of the CIA's secret interrogation program to a humorous look at the absurdities of modern medicine, from a scathing critique of America's activities in Iraq to an acid takedown of snark culture. The anthology also includes Matthew Scully's fascinating peek inside the making of the George W. Bush presidency; Walter Kirn's surprising report on the mental effects of multitasking; Steve Oney's investigation into the unforeseen casualties of the Iraq War; Christopher Hitchens's frank assessment of the relationship between illicit sex and politics; Matt Taibbi's award-winning profile of Barack Obama; Peter Hessler's tour of China's instant cities; Caitlin Flanagan's flirtation with the online escapades of minors; Kurt Andersen's meditation on American greed; and Evan Wright's absorbing account of Hollywood's oddest comeback. From one girl's escape from Burundi to an exposé of American coal mining, The Best American Magazine Writing 2008 showcases the unparalleled work of our greatest writers and critics. Author Biography The American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) is a nonprofit professional organization for editors of print and online magazines edited, published, and distributed in the United States. Established in 1963, ASME currently has around 900 members nationwide and, in association with the Columbia School of Journalism, sponsors the National Magazine Awards. Jacob Weisberg is editor in chief of the Slate Group. He has written for the New Republic, Newsweek, New York magazine, and Vanity Fair, and is the author of several books, including, most recently, The Bush Tragedy. Table of Contents Contents Introduction Jacob Weisberg, editor-in-chief, Slate Acknowledgments Cindi Leive, editor-in-chief, Glamour and Immediate Past President of ASME1. Everybody Sucks Vanessa Grigoriadis New York Finalist-Feature Writing2. China's Instant Cities Peter Hessler National Geographic Winner-Reporting3. Present at the Creation Matthew Scully The Atlantic Finalist-Profile Writing4. The Black Sites Jane Mayer The New Yorker Finalist-Reporting5. Specialist Town Takes His Case to Washington Joshua Kors The Nation Winner-Public Interest6. City of Fear William Langewiesche Vanity Fair Finalist-Reporting7. "You Have Thousands of Angels Around You" Paige Williams Atlanta Winner-Feature Writing8. Obama's Moment Matt Taibbi Rolling Stone Winner-Columns and Commentary9. Out in the Cold Mike Kessler 5280: Denver's Mile-High Magazine Finalist-Public Interest10. Brouhahaha Hendrik Hertzberg The New Yorker Finalist-Columns and Commentary11. Pat Dollard's War on Hollywood Evan Wright Vanity Fair Winner-Profile Writing12. The Autumn of the Multitaskers Walter Kirn The Atlantic Finalist-Essays13. Betrayed George Packer The New Yorker Finalist-Public Interest14. Babes in the Woods Caitlin Flanagan The Atlantic Winner-Reviews and Criticism15. Underworld Jeanne Marie Laskas GQ Finalist-Feature Writing16. I Am Joe's Prostate Thomas E. Kennedy New Letters Winner-Essays17. American Roulette Kurt Andersen New York Finalist-Columns and Commentary18. Casualties of War Steve Oney Los Angeles Finalist-Profile Writing19. So Many Men's Rooms, So Little Time Christopher Hitchens Slate Finalist-Columns and Commentary20. Don't Cry For Me, Iwo Jima Tom Carson GQ Finalist-Reviews and Criticism2008 National Magazine Award Finalists Judges, 2008 National Magazine Award Winners, 1966-2008 ASME Board of Directors, 2007-2008 Permissions List of Contributors Review "If this anthology were a magazine, everybody would want to subscribe. " -- Publishers Weekly "Another exemplary collection of the finest magazine writing in the United States... A brilliant compilation." -- Kirkus "Diverse, brainy, and provocative." -- The Sacramento Bee "As always, this collection offers readers the opportunity to catch up on the best magazine writing they may have missed." -- Booklist "This volume stands with the best... the compulsive readability of a good novel, but the immediacy and moral power of good journalism." -- Irish Times Long Description In service societies, the tertiary sector has long become the primary sector in terms of GDP and employment. Quality research and testing means better service, and success in the service industries demands quality. Nonetheless, complaints about insufficient, inconsistent or bad service abound.Quality decides on success and failure. Where so much is at stake, management decisions call for systematic research and consumers look for relevant results that provide guidance in complex markets. Research into quality and customer satisfaction gets to the core of a business. However, many so-called studies hardly meet essential criteria of empirical research and deliver artefacts rather than facts. This book puts an end to common misconceptions of quality studies.Measuring Service Performance is an appeal for an approach to quality research that meets quality criteria itself. It is a compelling argument against widespread but rather dubious dealings with measurement, data and statistics. Ralf Lisch calls for a reconsideration of the research process, focussing on content instead of method and adding meaning to results. Because service excellence deserves research excellence.Written in a practical, accessible style, the book offers practitioners as well as market researchers, MBA students and others involved in the service sector a critical analysis and discussion of the essentials of 'Practical Research for Better Quality'. Review Quote "This volume stands with the best... the compulsive readability of a good novel, but the immediacy and moral power of good journalism." -- Irish Times Details ISBN0231147147 Publisher Columbia University Press Edition Description 2008 Series Best American Magazine Writing Language English ISBN-10 0231147147 ISBN-13 9780231147149 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Imprint Columbia University Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Replaces 9780231143912 Edited by The American Society of Magazine Editors Short Title BEST AMER MAGAZINE WRITING-08 Author Jacob Weisberg Translated from English DOI 10.1604/9780231147149 UK Release Date 2008-11-19 AU Release Date 2008-11-19 NZ Release Date 2008-11-19 US Release Date 2008-11-19 Pages 568 Publication Date 2008-11-19 DEWEY 810.8 Audience General We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! 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2008, ISBN: 9780231147149

The Best American Magazine Writing 2008 is an essential guide to the year's most entertaining, politically charged, and sophisticated essays. With pieces first published in The Nation, Na… More...

The Best American Magazine Writing 2008 is an essential guide to the year's most entertaining, politically charged, and sophisticated essays. With pieces first published in The Nation, National Geographic, Vanity Fair, and the New Yorker, among other leading publications, this anthology illuminates the most compelling issues of the past year and points to the topics that will concern us in the next. Chosen from among the winners and finalists of the 2008 National Magazine Awards, these articles span an eclectic range, from a chilling account of the CIA's secret interrogation program to a humorous look at the absurdities of modern medicine, from a scathing critique of America's activities in Iraq to an acid takedown of snark culture. The anthology also includes Matthew Scully's fascinating peek inside the making of the George W. Bush presidency; Walter Kirn's surprising report on the mental effects of multitasking; Steve Oney's investigation into the unforeseen casualties of the Iraq War; Christopher Hitchens's frank assessment of the relationship between illicit sex and politics; Matt Taibbi's award-winning profile of Barack Obama; Peter Hessler's tour of China's instant cities; Caitlin Flanagan's flirtation with the online escapades of minors; Kurt Andersen's meditation on American greed; and Evan Wright's absorbing account of Hollywood's oddest comeback. From one girl's escape from Burundi to an exposé of American coal mining, The Best American Magazine Writing 2008 showcases the unparalleled work of our greatest writers and critics. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Current Affairs>Media,Journalism>Media,Journlism, Columbia University Press Core >1<