Encyclopedia of Media and PoliticsTodd Schaefer, Thomas Birkland The relationship between media and politics receives constant attention and creates heated debate. The Encyclopedia of Media and Politics offers an authoritative, unbiased exploration of the intersection between media and politics, from larger themes such as the role of media in civil, democratic society, to more specific topics such as media ownership and regulation. The topics covered include:
With articles contributed by scholars and practitioners, this volume provides both academic analysis and practical insights on the history, impact, and roles of the media in politics. Additional key information is provided through photographs, tables, figures, appendices, and an index. School, academic, and public libraries as well as libraries that serve media and professionals in related areas will want to acquire this important new resource for their patrons. |
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... Watergate scan- dal , the New York Times and Washington Post took what began as a break - in at the Watergate building in Washington , D.C. , and through dogged research and reporting uncovered evi- dence of illegal wiretapping ...
... Watergate scandal with an equally memorable assertion : " I am not a crook . " The differences between the Watergate and " Monica- gate " scandals are often cited to illustrate the debasement of our media - driven political culture ...
... Watergate drive of most media outlets , which promotes quick relaying of news released from official sources over expensive and risky investigative adventures - serve to prevent the media from ... Watergate 301 Sevareid, Eric 264 Watergate.
Contents
Agenda setting | 9 |
Brokaw | 28 |
Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 | 41 |
Copyright | |
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