The Media MonopolySince this classic on corporate control of the media was first published in 1997, the number of corporations dominating our media has shrunk from fifty to merely five. Once called "alarmist," Bagdikian's claims are uncanny and chilling in their accuracyl This much-needed sixth edition follows up on the digital revolution, revealing startling details of a new communications cartel within the United States. |
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Ben H. Bagdikian. 4 FROM MYTHOLOGY TO THEOLOGY NEUHARTH SAYS 1 - PAPER TOWNS DON'T EXIST Headline in trade magazine No Gannett newspaper has any direct competition . Allen Neuharth , chairman of Gannett Co. , to Wall Street analysts ...
Ben H. Bagdikian. 4 FROM MYTHOLOGY TO THEOLOGY NEUHARTH SAYS 1 - PAPER TOWNS DON'T EXIST Headline in trade magazine No Gannett newspaper has any direct competition . Allen Neuharth , chairman of Gannett Co. , to Wall Street analysts ...
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... Allen Neuharth how all his corporate advertising could stress the public's right to know , proclaim the sanctity of open court records , and then make the Gannett court records secret . She cited one Gannett ad that asked : “ Can you ...
... Allen Neuharth how all his corporate advertising could stress the public's right to know , proclaim the sanctity of open court records , and then make the Gannett court records secret . She cited one Gannett ad that asked : “ Can you ...
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Ben H. Bagdikian. Allen Neuharth , in 1978 , about all his papers : " We believe completely in the concept of local autonomy . " But alas , periodically the golden handcuffs come apart and the hymns of local service turn sour . On the ...
Ben H. Bagdikian. Allen Neuharth , in 1978 , about all his papers : " We believe completely in the concept of local autonomy . " But alas , periodically the golden handcuffs come apart and the hymns of local service turn sour . On the ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | vii |
Preface to the First Edition | xlviii |
The Endless Chain | 3 |
Copyright | |
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