Book
The partisan press : a history of media bias in the United States / Si Sheppard.
"Illustrates how partisan bias in the American media has built political parties, set the stage for several wars, and even contributed to the rise and fall of U.S. presidents. Discusses the rise of the unprecedented post-World War II model of objective journalism and explains why this model is breaking down in today's technology-driven media environment" --Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780786432820
- ISBN: 0786432829
- Physical Description: vii, 376 pages : illustrations, charts ; 26 cm
- Publisher: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, [2008]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-371) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: Bias-A New Debate? -- Chapter I. The Rise of the Party Press, 1789-1824 -- Chapter II. Press, Party and Patronage, 1824-1860 -- Chapter III. From Civil War to Gilded Age, 1860-1896 -- Chapter IV. The Newspaper Barons, 1896-1960 -- Chapter V. The Liberal Media? 1960-Today -- Conclusion. Toward a New Understanding of Bias -- Appendix: Newspaper Endorsements for President 1940-1996. |
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| Subject: | Journalism > Objectivity > United States > History. Press and politics > United States > History. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Sage Library System.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County Library | 071.309 .S549p 2008 (Text) | 37814003166189 | NON-FICTION | Available | - |
