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Highlights
- Most of us would agree that American journalism has problems.
- About the Author: Barbie Zelizer is Raymond Williams Professor of Communication and Director of the Center for Media at Risk at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania.
- 240 Pages
- Political Science, Political Process
Description
Book Synopsis
Most of us would agree that American journalism has problems. Rushed reporting and thin coverage. Timidity in the face of adversity. Polarized perspectives and euphemistic language. Groupthink about complicated events.While much blame has been levelled at big tech, Barbie Zelizer traces the decline of American journalism to the Cold War. She makes the bold claim that Cold War-era practices are to blame for the state of journalism today, undermining a once-trusted media environment. This groundbreaking book shows how journalism's current problems can be traced back to practices developed over half a century ago and demonstrates how they've continued to upend journalism, journalists and the news ever since.
We all need a news environment that works. This book tells us why it doesn't and offers a plan to make it better. If our news is better, so is our democracy. And if our democracy is better, we may be too.
About the Author
Barbie Zelizer is Raymond Williams Professor of Communication and Director of the Center for Media at Risk at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania.Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Political Science
Sub-Genre: Political Process
Publisher: Polity Press
Theme: Media & Internet
Format: Paperback
Author: Barbie Zelizer
Language: English
Street Date: November 26, 2025
TCIN: 1005946666
UPC: 9781509566389
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-7209
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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