From Watergate to Monicagate: Ten Controversies in Modern Journalism and Media
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Students of media, journalism, and social issues classes will use this book to identify the ten most controversial issues facing the media profession today. Topics include the ever-increasing monopolistic control of the media by conglomerates, tabloid journalism and its impact on the news and plagiarism. Foerstel presents the history of each controversy, important media personalities, and relevant legislation. Students can examine the current status of the controversy and apply critical thinking skills to make predictions on possible future outcomes.
From the paparazzi to Internet censorship, Foerstel highlights significant controversy in modern journalism and the media, specifically noting recent public outcry over the press' abuse of the private lives of celebrities, including the death of Princess Diana, and problems with plagiarism and the excessive use of anonymous sources. Perhaps the most controversial of all media subjects--the battle over First Amendment rights on the electronic frontier of the Internet--is discussed in depth. With the detail Foerstel offers, students receive an up-to-date look at the struggle between those who advocate censorship of material they deem harmful to minors and those who defend intellectual freedom.Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0313311633
ISBN13:9780313311635
Release Date:June 2001
Publisher:Greenwood
Length:288 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.3" x 9.5"
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Provides insights on new media developments
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
The media is often held in scorn, gaining reputation for dumbing down, vulgarity, and jingoism: yet media industry is a monopoly which also is respected for its important role. From issues ranging from reporter's privilege and press tabliodization to the media's loss of independence from outside influences, From Watergate To Monicagate traces major issues in media relations and modern journalism and provides insights on new media developments.
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