"During the years just before the Civil War, key newspapers in the United States became true mass media for the first time, reaching American society, North and South, as never before. In Fanatics and Fire-eaters, Lorman A. Ratner and Dwight L. Teeter, Jr., examine how this newl…
Uncovers the story of the prestigious "Sunday" newspaper which allowed the CIA and MI6 to plant fiction in its columns. The author exposes the national stories which turn out to be pseudo events manufactured by the PR industry, and the global news stories which prove to be ficti…
This is a behind-the-scenes look at news coverage of political scandals in America. It analyzes what gets reported, what doesn't and why. The political costs of scandals are mounting, with disaffected voters, discouraged candidates and a news corp distracted from looking at poli…
Middle Eastern newspapers evolved in the 19th century and were shaped during a period of accelerated change into a unique political, social and cultural role. Drawing on a wealth of sources, this study explores the press as a fundamental Middle Eastern institution.
