Download or read book The Media and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita written by J. Sylvester and published by Springer. This book was released on 2008-04-14 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the impact of Hurricane Katrina has certainly been felt in political, economic, and social terms, the impacts on and of the media have largely been ignored. This book tells the stories of the reporters, newspapers, and broadcast stations most affected by Katrina and details their struggles to cover the aftermath.