| Description |
xiii, 263 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Studies in communication, media, and public opinion |
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Studies in communication, media, and public opinion.
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| Contents |
Introduction : the press and power -- 1. Press politics in America : the case of the Iraq War -- 2. The semi-independent press : a theory of news and democracy -- 3. None dare call it torture : Abu Ghraib and the inner workings of press dependence -- 4. The news reality filter : why it matters when the press fails -- 5. Managing the news : spin, status, and intimidation in the Washington political culture -- 6. Toward an independent press : a standard for public accountability -- App. A. Evidence suggesting a connection between Abu Ghraib and U.S. torture policy -- App. B. Methods for analyzing the news framing of Abu Ghraib -- App. C. Further findings from the content analysis |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Government and the press -- United States -- History -- 21st century.
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Press and politics -- United States -- History -- 21st century.
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Journalism -- Objectivity -- United States -- History -- 21st century.
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| Author |
Lawrence, Regina G., 1961-
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Livingston, Steven (Writer on public affairs)
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| LC no. |
2006034501 |
| ISBN |
9780226042848 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0226042847 hardcover alkaline paper |
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