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Use Of Unnamed Sources Drops From Peaks In 1960s And 1970s, Ann Williams
Use Of Unnamed Sources Drops From Peaks In 1960s And 1970s, Ann Williams
Ann E Williams
This content analysis of The Washington Post and The New York Times finds that the use of anonymous sources peaked in the 1960s and 1970s. The analysis also finds that contemporary journalists are more likely to explain the reason for anonymity.