Media and Politics in America (Contemporary World Issues): A Reference Handbook FROM THE PUBLISHER
A fascinating survey that shows how America's media and politics have influenced each other over the last 200 years.
SYNOPSIS
Promoting a centrist view (for the United States) of the topic, this issue primer examines the interaction between political institutions and actors and the mass corporate media in the United States. Stempel (emeritus, journalism, Ohio U.) describes the evolution of political communication, examines some of the criticisms leveled at its current practice, and sketches a portrait of its structure and operation. Important legal cases are briefly summarized. Also included is a chronology, biographical sketches of important figures, a listing of relevant organizations, and a bibliography. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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