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Corporate Media and the Threat to Democracy
Corporate Media and the Threat to Democracy 

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If we believe that an informed populace is an integral part of a successfully active democracy, writes Robert W. McChesney, then the commercial basis of U.S. media, in which a substantial number of media outlets are owned by a handful of corporations, is definite cause for concern. When corporations control the flow of information, he suggests, they will inevitably do so in a way that promotes their own interests over those of the citizenry.

From an analysis of the corporate influence over the 1934 Communications Act to a discussion of how media convergence might kill off hope of the Internet bringing about a revolution, he debunks the myth of an objective, liberal media and emphasizes the belief that issues of media ownership should be treated as matters of public policy rather than strictly business.

"In this passionate and strikingly lucid essay, Robert McChesney makes clear why all of us should be alarmed about the effects of media mergers on the future of American democracy. This is a must reading for anyone who wants to get a quick understanding of this troubling trend." Susan J. Douglas

"McChesney... has produced a [book] that, in the tradition of Tom Paine, systematically examines and refutes the myths that provide the 'impenetrable ideological armor' protecting corporate media from criticism." In These Times

"Robert McChesney has sounded a compelling warning that corporate control of the mass media has made ominous inroads into our democracy." Ben Bagdikian

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Author Robert W. McChesney
ISBN# 1888363479
Type Quality Paperback
Year 1997
Pages 80
Illustrated no
Base Cost 5.00
Price: $6.95

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