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- This book is the first to place the contemporary debate over media bias in historical context, illustrating how partisan bias in the American media has built political parties, set the stage for several wars, and even contributed to the rise and fall of U.S. presidents.
- About the Author: Si Sheppard is an associate professor of American Politics at Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York.
- 384 Pages
- History, United States
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About the Book
This book places the contemporary debate over media bias in historical context, illustrating how partisan bias in the American media has built political parties, set the stage for several wars, and even contributed to the rise and fall of U.S. presidents. The author discusses the rise of the unprecedented post-World War II model of objective journalism and explains why this model is breaking down in todays technology-driven media environment.Book Synopsis
This book is the first to place the contemporary debate over media bias in historical context, illustrating how partisan bias in the American media has built political parties, set the stage for several wars, and even contributed to the rise and fall of U.S. presidents. The author discusses the rise of the unprecedented post-World War II model of objective journalism and explains why this model is breaking down under the challenge of a new generation of technology-driven partisan media alternatives.
About the Author
Si Sheppard is an associate professor of American Politics at Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York.Dimensions (Overall): 9.94 Inches (H) x 7.0 Inches (W) x 1.08 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.59 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: United States
Genre: History
Number of Pages: 384
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Si Sheppard
Language: English
Street Date: November 19, 2007
TCIN: 1002477458
UPC: 9780786432820
Item Number (DPCI): 247-48-3389
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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