Eugenia M. Palmegiano Prize
The Eugenia M. Palmegiano Prize in the History of Journalism is awarded annually to the author of the most outstanding book published in English on any aspect of the history of journalism, concerning any area of the world, and any period. Books that focus on the recent past should have a significant historical component. Books that deal with journalism in relation to other forms of mass communication are eligible for consideration.
- Books with a copyright of 2018 are eligible for the 2019 award.
- Nominators must complete an online prize submission form for each book submitted.
- One copy of each entry must be sent to each committee member and clearly labeled “Palmegiano Prize Entry.” Print copies preferred unless otherwise indicated. If only e-copy is available, please contact review committee members beforehand to arrange submission format.
Please Note: Entries must be received by May 15, 2019, to be eligible for the 2019 competition. Entries will not be returned. Recipients will be announced on the AHA website in October 2019 and recognized during a ceremony at the January 2020 AHA annual meeting in New York City.
For questions, please contact the Prize Administrator.
The review committee contact information and prize submission form will be posted by March 1 for submissions due May 15.
2018 Palmegiano Prize
Julia Guarneri, University of Cambridge
Newsprint Metropolis: City Papers and the Making of Modern Americans (Univ. of Chicago Press)
A vastly rewarding study of the relationship between newspapers and cities from 1880 to 1930, Newsprint Metropolis offers fresh insight into the American urban experience. Its analysis of journalistic practices in Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, and Milwaukee illuminates how newspapers—including the ethnic press—served and shaped their communities. Beautifully written and illustrated, the book pays special attention to “soft” features such as comic strips, advertisements, and advice columns in the construction of a cosmopolitan consciousness.