Six-volume set (2009) contains more than 350 signed entries covering "all significant dimensions of journalism, including print, broadcast, and Internet journalism; U.S. and international perspectives; history; technology; legal issues and court cases; ownership; and economics." Contributors include W&L Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications Doug Cumming. [ Preview ]

This 2007 volume, edited by Stephen L. Vaughn, "explores in depth those journalists and their organizations who have observed and recorded the events of American history," with special attention to developments since 1945 and the end of World War II. [ Preview ]

This still-growing series includes over 13,000 essays in more than 350 volumes. "Written by recognized literary scholars and critics, entries discuss an author's life and career and summarize the critical response to his or her work, from initial publication to the present." Volumes are organized thematically, with many authors appearing in multiple volumes.