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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Page xxxiv
... commercial broadcasters , their collective audiences can still raise ratings enough to cause commercial stations to lust after them . Their appeal is undoubtedly increased by the hysteria that oc- curs in commercial broadcasting when ...
... commercial broadcasters , their collective audiences can still raise ratings enough to cause commercial stations to lust after them . Their appeal is undoubtedly increased by the hysteria that oc- curs in commercial broadcasting when ...
Page 139
... commercial , and broadcasting in America has never been the same . As the 1920s progressed so did commercials . Soon ... commercial stations could sell to merchants . Commercial sta- tions and their RCA - related corporations used their ...
... commercial , and broadcasting in America has never been the same . As the 1920s progressed so did commercials . Soon ... commercial stations could sell to merchants . Commercial sta- tions and their RCA - related corporations used their ...
Page 140
... commercials , which meant there were mini- mal audiences . Television became a nationwide medium after World War II and evolved as a commercial activity supported almost en- tirely by advertising ( 1 or 2 percent of broadcast revenues ...
... commercials , which meant there were mini- mal audiences . Television became a nationwide medium after World War II and evolved as a commercial activity supported almost en- tirely by advertising ( 1 or 2 percent of broadcast revenues ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | vii |
Preface to the First Edition | xlviii |
The Endless Chain | 3 |
Copyright | |
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