Gutgold (Pennsylvania State U., Lehigh Valley) documents the emergence of women in television news, and how women such as Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer, Connie Chung and Katie Couric were able
to break through into a male-dominated medium. The author separates these women's profiles by their respective environments, showing the subtle yet distinct differences between network news
divisions, public broadcasting and local affiliates. This book, which balances the obstacles these women experienced against the opportunities for women broadcasters in the future, should
appeal to general audiences as well as students of communications and women's studies. Annotation 穢2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
