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Writers have represented 9/11 and its aftermath with varying degrees of success. In Out of the Blue, Kristiaan Versluys focuses on novels that move beyond patriotic clichés and cheap sensationalism and provide new insights into the emotional and ethical impact of these traumatic events& mdash;and what it means to depict them. Versluys focuses on Don DeLillo's Falling Man, Art Spiegelman's In the Shadow of No Towers, Jonathan Safran Foer's Extremely...
62) Recognizing Bias
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The news media has long functioned as the American Fourth Estate, at its best correcting abuses of power in government and business, and at its worst amplifying the biases of reporters and publishers and promoting them as "truth." The explosion of new forms of media in the twenty-first century, coupled with new professional standards, advertising models, and technologies, has made it harder than ever to identify bias, let alone do anything about it....
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Pantallas, ecosistema de medios, TV, redes sociales, convergencia, transmedia, meta-medio, culturas participativas, nube, experiencias, consumo, ciudadanía, audiencias, usuarios y dispositivos móviles, entre otros elementos, constituyen la atmósfera de la era digital en la que se desenvuelve este libro.
Auscultando el presente, oteando el pasado, vislumbrando el futuro, los autores de esta obra analizan la metamorfosis de la TV en el nuevo escenario...
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L'ancienne journaliste Chantal Francoeur rend compte de la révolution qui a récemment eu cours au service de l'information de Radio-Canada: l'intégration des équipes d'information radio, télé et web et l'adoption du travail multiplateforme. Son livre invite le lecteur à entrer dans l'intimité de la salle des nouvelles radio-canadienne.
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Students today live in a media-rich world of breaking news headlines and social media posts. With the vital information in this book, students will learn how to navigate the many facets of this evolving media so they can stay informed while also objective. Complete with captivating diagrams and photographs, this resource will help students understand how the news and media have evolved, how to spot bias, and how to stay safe online. Students will...
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This wide-ranging, insightful book will make readers keenly aware of the media's power, while underscoring the role that we all play in fostering a media climate that cultivates a greater sense of humanity, cooperation, and fulfillment of human potential. What role do the media have in creating the conditions for atrocities such as occurred in Rwanda? Conversely, can the media be used to preserve democracy and safeguard the human rights of all citizens...
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A principios del año 2004 propuse al entonces periódico Público, hoy Milenio Jalisco, la realización de una serie de entrevistas con personajes de Guadalajara. El propósito era conocer mejor el quehacer de estas personas, su manera de ser y su forma de pensar. Con ello buscábamos también mostrar la riqueza y diversidad de la ciudad, elaborar una "acuarela" de la actual Guadalajara a partir de algunos de sus habitants más emblemáticos. Serían...
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The media is said to be the government's watchdog. It serves many purposes but primarily to deliver news on what's happening around us. How the media chooses and delivers news impact people's reaction. In this book, you will read about the importance of the media as well as its functions in the society. Grab a copy today.
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A total departure from previous writing about television, this book is the first ever to advocate that the medium is not reformable. Its problems are inherent in the technology itself and are so dangerous-to personal health and sanity, to the environment, and to democratic processes-that TV ought to be eliminated forever.
Weaving personal experiences through meticulous research, the author ranges widely over aspects of television that have rarely...
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"In this passionate and strikingly lucid essay, Robert McChesney makes clear why all of us should be alarmed about the effects of media mergers on the future of American democracy. This is a must reading for anyone who wants to get a quick understanding of this troubling trend."-Susan J. Douglas, author of Growing Up Female with the Mass Media
71) Reporter's Guide to Investigating War Crimes: A Global Investigative Journalism Network Resource
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Nadia Murad, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
"The work done by investigative journalists in war zones has the power to truly make a difference and this guide is a vital tool for reporters who choose to bring our stories to light."
Eliot Higgins, Bellingcat Founder
"An invaluable toolbox for truth-seekers, 'GIJN Reporter's Guide to Investigating War Crimes' bolsters the integrity of journalism in war torn regions. This comprehensive manual not...
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Building on rigorous research by the world-renowned Glasgow University Media Group, More Bad News From Israel examines media coverage of the current conflict in the Middle East and the impact it has on public opinion.
The book brings together senior journalists and ordinary viewers to examine how audiences understand the news and how their views are shaped by media reporting. In the largest study ever undertaken in this area, the authors focus...
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As digital natives attempt to navigate news sources, media literacy is more important than ever. Understanding who is behind different forms of clickbait like posts, articles, and ads, and the motivation behind this content, is a critical part of distinguishing reputable sources of information from distorted or false information. This must-have volume examines the roots of modern clickbait in the sensationalism of yellow journalism, while guiding...
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Despite the availability of the Internet, the library is still an important place for research. Through clear text and full-color photos, readers will learn how to conduct research in the library and the media center, as well as how to make the best use of their time. Activities will encourage familiarity with the library while fast facts and sidebars will help student grasp new concepts. A glossary reinforces new vocabulary, and a Further Reading...
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This book is a primer on media governance at a global level and the key influencing forces and organizations, such as ITU, WTO, UNESCO, WIPO, and ICANN. Governance oversees regulation, and questions addressed here include: Why do we regulate the various media at all? What currently are the major forms of global regulation, and how do they work? Who participates in, and who benefits from, media regulatory and governance structures? And what are the...
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'Fake news' is a term used by politicians and on social media. It can be difficult to know what news sources to trust, or if any can be trusted. The question of whether or not we should trust the news is at the center of this critical thinking exercise, which is also an accessible introduction to media literacy. As the informative main text details each side of this debate, fact boxes present statistics readers can use to back up their point of view....
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SUVs are the safest vehicle because they're so large-right? Wrong! That's the advertising pitch, but in 2000, they had the highest rollover rate (36%) of any vehicle type involved in fatal accidents. Yet two years later their safety myth was still so strong that one of four vehicles sold in the U. S. was an SUVThe world of spin we live in is full of such potentially hazardous illusions. We need to know if particular foods can hurt us with Salmonella...
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Penser le point de rencontre entre les pratiques sociales généralisées et les pratiques transformatrices, qui modifient les espaces socionumériques et leur permettent de devenir autre, implique de mettre en suspens deux préjugés persistants, soit le premier selon lequel les humains ne font que se déplacer dans les espaces en les laissant inchangés, et le deuxième selon lequel des catégories fixes prédéfinissent l'expérience réelle en...
79) Newspapers
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It's possible that some kids have never seen a physical newspaper in their home. But, it's still very likely they know the name of their hometown paper, if there is one, and other big names like The Washington Post or The New York Times. This volume emphasizes to readers the importance of newspapers in the past and today in reporting events as they happen, making newspapers an essential primary source. Images of iconic headlines and news stories are...
80) Media Matters
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Learn to decipher what news is real and what's fake! Discover how to tell the difference between reliable and unreliable news sources. This 32-page nonfiction book covers important topics like democracy and truth. Perfect for use in the classroom or at-home learning to explore fake news, bias, and finding reliable sources. Includes a short fiction piece to help students relate to the topic and engaging text features such as a glossary, useful discussion...
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