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Media Bias (Point/Counterpoint: Issues in Contemporary American Society)

Ruschmann, Paul

 
9780791086445: Media Bias (Point/Counterpoint: Issues in Contemporary American Society)

Synopsis

The media plays an important role in contemporary society - and in contemporary debate. Today, the traditional accusations of a liberal bias in media are accompanied by worries of a rise in right-wing media outlets and the stifling effects of corporate media ownership. This book examines theses changes and more. Ages 16+

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Review

"Unlike similar titles in a number of other series, these books were written by individual authors and offer clear, well-supported theories that make use of many examples...these volumes have a definite place in libraries where material on these topics is needed for more adept readers and researchers."

From the Inside Flap

Each book in the Point/Counterpoint series offers all of the statutes, legal opinions, and studies students need to structure a cohesive argument on a given controversial topic.

This valuable series is for students at the high school level and above who are interested in researching controversial social issues. The Point/Counterpoint series is also an excellent resource for contemporary debates.

· Issues are presented from multiple points of view.
· Sidebars cite laws and opinions to aid in critical analysis.
· Paratextual questions encourage reader engagement, and all sources are fully documented.

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