توضیحات
Herbert J. Gans offers a revealing exploration of the intricacies behind news selection in major media outlets. Over a decade, he immersed himself in the bustling environments of CBS Evening News, NBC Nightly News, Newsweek, and Time, gaining insight into the forces that shape public discourse. Through meticulous observation and analysis, he unveils how editorial decisions are made, highlighting the interplay between newsroom dynamics, journalistic values, and audience expectations.
The narrative delves into the challenges journalists face in deciding what constitutes newsworthy content, shedding light on the biases and economic pressures that often influence these choices. Gans’s in-depth study provides rich context, illustrating the broader implications of these decisions on society and the information landscape.
By bringing to light the behind-the-scenes mechanisms of news production, Gans encourages readers to critically assess the media they consume and recognize the complexities involved in defining "news." This work serves as an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the evolution and impact of American journalism.
The narrative delves into the challenges journalists face in deciding what constitutes newsworthy content, shedding light on the biases and economic pressures that often influence these choices. Gans’s in-depth study provides rich context, illustrating the broader implications of these decisions on society and the information landscape.
By bringing to light the behind-the-scenes mechanisms of news production, Gans encourages readers to critically assess the media they consume and recognize the complexities involved in defining "news." This work serves as an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the evolution and impact of American journalism.
جزئیات کتاب
فرمت
جلد نرم
صفحات
416 صفحه
زبان
انگلیسی
منتشر شده
فوریه 22, 2005
ناشر
Northwestern University Press
نسخه
2
ISBN-10
0810122375
ISBN-13
9780810122376
