"If it's far away, it's news, but if it's close at home, it's sociology"
- James Reston
About this Quote
This quote by James Reston is a commentary en route news is reported. He suggests that news is often concentrated on events that are far, while events that are closer to house are often neglected. This is since news is typically sensationalized and concentrates on the most severe events, which are frequently far. On the other hand, events that are better to home are often more ordinary and not as relevant. Reston suggests that these events need to be studied more carefully, as they are simply as essential as the occasions that are reported in the news. He recommends that these events must be studied from a sociological perspective, as they can supply insight into the culture and society of a specific area. By studying these occasions, we can get a better understanding of the world around us.
This quote is written / told by James Reston between November 3, 1909 and December 6, 1995. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA.
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