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Rise and Fall of the Media Establishment
Arguing against prevailing wisdom that the media's influenced has increase in the past decade, West cites current research and carefully selected case studies to support his controversial thesis. Covering over 200 years of American history, this brief text, with its lively case studies, will engage students at all levels.
140 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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February 18, 2008
As someone of journalistic inclination, this was a fun and easy read that shared all the most important details of the industry.
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July 8, 2008
Excellent short history of the news media in America. A must read for anyone who wants to debate about "media bias."
July 31, 2011
An easy to read history of media in the united states. Very interesting and the shockers are well... not surprising and very typical of this capitalistic country.
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