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 xvi
... major media that in- formed a large enough portion of the electorate that these new laws and regulations were important for the future of social justice in the nation . Today , that political variety among the mainstream media has ...
... major media that in- formed a large enough portion of the electorate that these new laws and regulations were important for the future of social justice in the nation . Today , that political variety among the mainstream media has ...
Page xlii
... major mass media in the United States began their race toward their present power . ) Government indifference to the immense and still growing power of major media corporations has left the task of protecting consumers from exploitative ...
... major mass media in the United States began their race toward their present power . ) Government indifference to the immense and still growing power of major media corporations has left the task of protecting consumers from exploitative ...
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... Media Education , xl Center for Responsive Law , Housing Research Group of , 164 Central Intelligence Agency ( CIA ) , 39 ... major , and book publishing industry , 14 , 29 ; multinational , 3 ; control of , over mass media , xliv , liv ...
... Media Education , xl Center for Responsive Law , Housing Research Group of , 164 Central Intelligence Agency ( CIA ) , 39 ... major , and book publishing industry , 14 , 29 ; multinational , 3 ; control of , over mass media , xliv , liv ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | vii |
Preface to the First Edition | xlviii |
The Endless Chain | 3 |
Copyright | |
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