Patrakarita Addhyan

Author: Bhanubhakta Acharya

Publisher: Pradhan Book House

Price: Rs 330

KATHMANDU: Aam Sanchar Ra Patrakarita Addhyan (Mass Communication and Studies of Journalism) penned by Bhanubhakta Acharya has come out in the market at a time when journalism is facing serious threat either from armed groups or gangs has described the history of journalism in the country and its development as well.

Giving a history of how professional journalism began in the country — from Sudhasagar and Gorkhapatra — the author has showed how Rana rulers used the oldest daily newspaper.

This book claims that Gorkhapatra was then used as the mouthpiece of the Ranas

as they printed materials that they deemed fit to be printed.

The book is witness to history of media in the country, as the author has collected many information and facts of the past and has also given the history of photojournalism. This book can help those who want to follow the current trend of journalism.

The book also reflects the new trends of journalism in the country like the current situation regarding the freedom of speech and expression.

The author has given the exact figures of the many events that occurred in the recent past and can be an official reference for anyone.

It also reflects the reality of freedom of speech and media in the country as according the book points out journalists are not completely enjoying the freedom due to threats from various quarters. — HNS