Includes bibliographical references (p. 84-87) and index.

Introduction -- Traditonal newspapers are becoming extinct / Clay Shirky -- Newspapers will not become extinct / Donna Barrett and Randy Siegel -- Newspapers can survive through consolidation / Jason Klein -- Newspapers no longer present a viable business model / Henry Blodget -- A nonprofit model may help newspapers survive / David Swensen and Michael Schmidt -- Newspapers should consider a hybrid nonprofit/for-profit model / James T. Hamilton -- Journalism is being undermined by blogs / Michael Skube -- Quality journalism is essential regardless of the medium / Jill Abramson -- New media require new ways to evaluate information / Olivia Scheck -- Newspapers are thriving in developing countries / The Economist -- Ethnic newspapers serve a critical role in communities / Sally Lehrman -- New media underscore the challenges of journalistic gatekeeping / Kendyl Salcito.