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Latin American Journalism book cover

1st Edition

Latin American Journalism

By Michael B. Salwen, Bruce Garrison Copyright 1991
240 Pages
by Routledge

240 Pages
by Routledge

240 Pages
by Routledge
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Produced to fill a gap in current knowledge about the state of journalism in Latin America, this timely book chronicles how recent changes toward democratization and privatization in the region have influenced mass media industries and the practice of journalism. Written as a tribute to earlier books about the development and status of Latin American news organizations, this text provides a... Read more
Contents: John C. Merrill, Foreword. A New Decade. Press and Government Relations. The Practice of Journalism. New World Information and Communication Order. News Agencies. Newspapers. Magazines and Books. Broadcast Media. Advertising and Public Relations. Into the Next Century: Conclusions.

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Michael B. Salwen, Bruce Garrison

"...an impressive bibliography of more than 450 items, which are precisely integrated into the text, and a rather balanced treatment that digests left and right viewpoints....this is a very valuable addition to area studies; in fact, the very best book on Latin American journalism."
—CHOICE

"Salwen and Garrison pay special attention to print media, which has unusual importance in many of the affairs in Latin America....meticulously researched...a logical approach to a complex subject."
—Editor & Publisher

"There are specific case studies that highlight issues raised on each topic, and valuable statistics."
—British Bulletin of Publications

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