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Robert McChesney, author of the award-winning book of the same title, examines the impact of media consolidation on journalism and democracy. He argues that far from delivering on the promise of more choice and greater diversity, consolidation has undermined competition, resulting in an increasingl...

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Corporate Author: Kanopy (Firm)
Other Authors: Alper, Loretta, Garner, Kelly, Jhally, Sut, McChesney, Robert Waterman, 1952-, Miller, Mark Crispin, Monahan, Thom, Robb, Margo, Silver, J. D., Smith, Jeremy
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: [San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2014.
Subjects:
Communication.
Democracy > United States.
Journalism.
Mass media > Political aspects > United States.
Mass media > Social aspects > United States.
Mass media > United States > Ownership.
Media studies.
Political science.
Internet videos.
Nonfiction films.
Documentary films.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video
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Summary:Robert McChesney, author of the award-winning book of the same title, examines the impact of media consolidation on journalism and democracy. He argues that far from delivering on the promise of more choice and greater diversity, consolidation has undermined competition, resulting in an increasingly homogenized media landscape and a news media system high on sensationalism and low on information.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 video file, 30 min.)
Format:Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Audience:Grade 9+
Higher education.
Production Credits:Camera, Kelly Garner, Josh Silver ; editor, Jeremy Smith ; music, Thom Monahan.