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Zusatztext "Robert Chernomas and Ian Hudson had written one of the most sophisticated and original works of journalism criticism in years in The Gatekeeper. No one will ever view the New York Times or American journalism the same after reading this book. In view of the deep problems facing the U.S. and global economy our need for first-rate journalism has never been greater. Thanks to Chernomas and Hudson! we now know what to expect -- and not to expect-- from the New York Times! and why. This is going to be required reading for media critics! students! scholars and concerned citizens."-Robert W. McChesneyco-author! The Death and Life of American Journalism Informationen zum Autor Robert Chernomas, Ian Hudson Klappentext "The New York Times" can make a legitimate claim to be the most influential newspaper in the U.S. and possibly the world. Because of its influence! the "Times" has become a central figure in the debate over the direction of bias in the media! with some claiming that it is left-wing or liberal and others arguing that it is right-wing or conservative. But the liberal-conservation media debate is very misleading. "The Gatekeeper" argues that the "Times" can more accurately be characterized as supporting long run profitability for U.S. business! which involves both liberal and conservative policies in different contexts. Through a thorough examination of the "Times " star commentators and its coverage of the issues of macroeconomics! regulation! foreign policy and the 2008-2009 economic crisis! "The Gatekeeper" refocuses the debate about the bias of the most venerable institution in U.S. journalism. Zusammenfassung Critical analysis of the iconic liberal newspaper the New York Times, arguing that it helps to prop up dominant economic paradigms. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 The New York Times; Chapter 2 Bias in the Media; Chapter 3 The New York Times and Macroeconomics; Chapter 4 The New York Times and U.S. Foreign Economic Policy; Chapter 5 The New York Times and Regulatio; Chapter 6 The New York Times ’ Star Columnists; Chapter 7 The New York Times and the Financial Crisis; conclusion Corporate Nationalism?;...
