ISBN:
9780814762868
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressourcece
DDC:
302.2
Keywords:
Massenmedien
;
Öffentliche Meinung
;
Mass media Moral and ethical aspects
;
Mass media Influence
;
Mass media Public opinion
;
Mass media Social aspects
;
Mass media Economic aspects
;
Mass media and culture
;
USA
Abstract:
In an ideal world, journalists act selflessly and in the public interest regardless of the financial consequences. However, in reality, news outlets no longer provide the most important and consequential stories to audiences; instead, news producers adjust news content in response to ratings, audience demographics, and opinion polls. While such criticisms of the news media are widely shared, few can agree on the causes of poor news quality. 'The People's News' argues that the incentives in the American free market drive news outlets to report news that meets audience demands, rather than democratic ideals.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
DOI:
10.18574/nyu/9780814760338.001.0001
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.18574/nyu/9780814760338.001.0001
