Finalist: The Atlanta Journal and Constitution , by Robert L. Hotz and Robert Cooke
For their series that examined new developments in genetic engineering and the legal, moral and social ramifications of biotechnology.
Winners
Prize Winner in Explanatory Journalism in 1986:
Staff
For a six-part comprehensive series on the Strategic Defense Initiative, which explored the scientific, political and foreign policy issues involved in "Star Wars."
Explanatory Journalism
Finalists
Nominated as finalists in Explanatory Journalism in 1986:
Larry Batson
For his seven-part series on the water crisis in America and his analysis of proposed remedies.
The Jury
The Jury
Louis D. Boccardi(Chair)
President, Associated Press
Jean Adelsman
Managing Editor, The Daily Breeze, Torrance, Calif.
Trueman E. Farris, Jr.
Managing Editor, Milwaukee Sentinel
Randall C. Hatch
Managing Editor, Ogden Standard-Examiner
James G. Wieghart
National Political Correspondent, Scripps Howard Newspapers
Winners in Explanatory Journalism
Jon Franklin
For his seven-part series "The Mind Fixers," about the new science of molecular psychiatry.
1986 Prize Winners
Jimmy Breslin
For columns which consistently champion ordinary citizens.
Donal Henahan
For his music criticism.