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 177
... monopoly became the norm . In the new suburbs there were new dailies , but far from the number that had grown in American cities of the past . The new monopoly corporations in the central cities pushed outward to the suburbs ...
... monopoly became the norm . In the new suburbs there were new dailies , but far from the number that had grown in American cities of the past . The new monopoly corporations in the central cities pushed outward to the suburbs ...
Page 236
... Monopoly and near monopoly will not change . Irresponsibly excessive profits will continue to weaken the vitality of a crucial institution . Glib finan- cial manipulators will repeat more pious speeches even as their media treat the ...
... Monopoly and near monopoly will not change . Irresponsibly excessive profits will continue to weaken the vitality of a crucial institution . Glib finan- cial manipulators will repeat more pious speeches even as their media treat the ...
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... Monopoly : " One of the most important critiques of the press ever written . " -Katherine Fulton , St. Petersburg Times " Every American needs to ponder the information in this useful book . " -The Progressive " Essential background for ...
... Monopoly : " One of the most important critiques of the press ever written . " -Katherine Fulton , St. Petersburg Times " Every American needs to ponder the information in this useful book . " -The Progressive " Essential background for ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | vii |
Preface to the First Edition | xlviii |
The Endless Chain | 3 |
Copyright | |
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