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Breaking The News

James M. Fallows

At last a persuasive explanation of what's gone wrong with the American media--& what can be done about it. Fallows details the ways in which the current style of news coverage engenders a sense of futility in the American public about our ability to influence our society. He reveals how the reigning practices evolved & whose interests are served.

Introduction

Why we hate the media

What changed

The gravy train

Bad attitude

Getting in the way

News and democracy

Epilogue

Notes

Acknowledgments

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