Since the advent of the Internet, many new forms of expression for have been created, including the Weblog, or
blog.
Typically written by individuals, blogs are usually displayed in reverse-chronological order and may contain journal entries, commentaries, or descriptions of events, as well as videos or graphics. The proliferation of blogs has prompted many questions: Should blogging about a candidate be considered a political advertisement, subject to campaign finance laws? Should bloggers receive the same access to public officials and events as traditional journalists do? Should schools be able to regulate their students’ blogs? Should employers be able to fire employees who blog about work? This newly revised edition of Blogging covers these issues and many more, examining each from different perspectives to give students a full understanding.