As journalists in Iraq and other hot spots around the world continue to face harrowing dangers and personal threats, neuropsychiatrist Anthony Feinstein offers a timely and important exploration into the psychological damage of those who, armed only with pen, tape recorder, or camera, bear witness to horror. Based on a series of recent studies investigating the emotional impact of war on the profession, Journalists under Fire breaks new ground in the study of trauma-related disorders.

Includes index and bibliographical references.

A hazardous profession -- Danger's troubled legacy : post-traumatic stress disorder -- Why take the risks? -- Depression, drink, and drugs -- Freelance war journalists -- War, women, wives, and widows -- Domestic journalists and urban terrorism : the aftermath of September 11 -- The Iraq war : in bed with the military.