The Muckrakers

Focusing on muckraking journalism in the early 20th century, this collection of essays examines how spiritual values motivated journalists to pursue social reform through exposés and crusades. Contributors highlight significant cases, such as the church's response to poor living conditions and the role of women journalists in civic improvement. The essays contextualize these efforts within the broader cultural landscape of the time, revealing how the muckraking spirit influenced both major cities and small-town press.