From colonial newspapers to the Internet age; America’s racial divisions have played a central role in the creation of the country’s media system; just as the media has contributed to—and every so often; combated—racial oppression. This acclaimed book—called a “masterpiece†by the esteemed scholar Robert W. McChesney and chosen as one of 2011’s best books by the Progressive—reveals how racial segregation distorted the information Americans have received; even as it depicts the struggle of Black; Latino; Asian; and Native American journalists who fought to create a vibrant yet little-known alternative; democratic press.Written in an exciting; story-driven style and replete with memorable portraits of journalists; both famous and obscure; News for All the People is destined to become the standard history of the American media.
#1091124 in Books Osprey Publishing 2007-10-23 2007-10-23Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 251.21 x 5.84 x 7.25l; #File Name: 184176911896 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Typical Osprey offering but needs some workBy Dave MasonI love Osprey's little books - as a look thru my bookshelves (and Kindle library) clearly shows - and while this is typical of their efforts; it could have used a little better editing/fact checking. A couple of picayune examples: RDF (radio direction finding) was NOT a precursor of radar; SIGINT maybe but not radar. As to moving the radar antenna improving performance - no. The APS-3 (w/ antenna over cockpit) was simply a better radar than the ASV and its antenna was a dish with better gain and directional capability.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The workhorse of the Navy!By Stephanie FriezeMy father was a gunner on a PBY; stationed near Pearl Harbor on December 7th 1941. He would have loved this book. Now I have to love it for the both of us. A nice addition to my collection.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. My Dad flew in these planes in WWIIBy B. JamesMy Dad flew in these planes in WWII; so I have enjoyed the minutia about them.
