The Pulitzer Prize is awarded for outstanding work in the field of journalism, literature, and musical composition. It is administered by Columbia University and was established by Joseph Pulitzer, a Hungarian-American journalist and publisher of the New York World. The first Pulitzer Prizes were awarded in 1917.
The Pulitzer Prize for Journalism is awarded in 17 categories, including breaking news reporting, investigative reporting, feature writing, editorial writing, and international reporting. The Pulitzer Prize for Literature is awarded in four categories: fiction, poetry, general nonfiction, and biography or autobiography. The Pulitzer Prize for Music is awarded in one category: composition.
The Pulitzer Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the United States. It is considered to be a mark of excellence in journalism, literature, and music.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: Science and Technology. The Pulitzer Prize is not awarded in this field.
- Option B: Environmental Studies. The Pulitzer Prize is not awarded in this field.
- Option C: Literature and Journalism. The Pulitzer Prize is awarded in these fields.
- Option D: International Understanding. The Pulitzer Prize is not awarded in this field.