The partisan press : a history of media bias in the United States / Si Sheppard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sheppard, Si, 1972-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Journalism--Objectivity--United States--History.

Journalism.

Press and politics--United States--History.

Press and politics.

History.

Journalism--Objectivity.

United States.

Physical Description:

vii, 376 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2008]

Summary:

"Illustrates how partisan bias in the American media has built political parties, set the stage for several wars, and even contributed to the rise and fall of U.S. presidents. Discusses the rise of the unprecedented post-World War II model of objective journalism and explains why this model is breaking down in today's technology-driven media environment"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction: Bias - A New Debate? 5

Chapter I The Rise of the Party Press, 1789-1824 21

Chapter II Press, Party and Patronage, 1824-1860 71

Chapter III From Civil War to Gilded Age, 1860-1896 140

Chapter IV The Newspaper Barons, 1896-1960 196

Chapter V The Liberal Media? 1960-Today 259

Conclusion: Toward a New Understanding of Bias 281

Appendix Newspaper Endorsements for President, 1940-1996 299.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-371) and index.

ISBN:

9780786432820

0786432829

OCLC:

173218818