Media Bias

Name: Media Bias
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ISBN: 9780737751604

ISBN-10: 0737751606

ISBN-13: 9780737751604

Edition: 2011

Authors: Susan C. Hunnicutt

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These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; ; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.

Book details

List price: $28.80
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 6/22/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.396
Language: English



Introduction



How the Digital Terrain Is Changing the Way Americans Get Their News




The Media Have Always Been Biased




Journalists Must Strive for Objectivity




Journalism's Quest for Objectivity Has Actually Created a Moral Void




It Is Naive to Think That Journalists Can Avoid Bias




The Transparency of the New Social Media Erases the Need for Objectivity




Verification Is More Important Than Objectivity




The Mainstream Media Are Biased in Favor of the Democratic Party




The Mainstream Media Tilt Toward the Republicans




Bias in the Business Media Contributed to the Financial Crisis




Business Media Bias Did Not Contribute to the Financial Crisis




Bias Often Distorts the Reporting of Science News



Organizations to Contact


Bibliography


Index