This book discusses the words and pictures that constituted coverage of the 1992 presidential campaign on ABC and CNN. It addresses the implications of the news product for the viewing audience and the impact of the forces that create television news on the political system.
Remote and Controlled examines the issue of widespread cynicism in an era of abundant information, asking whether it is possible to consume a steady diet of mainstream media and still understand and respect the political process.
Offers an understanding of the loosely affiliated groups that collectively call themselves the progressive netroots. This book explains why the left is better positioned than the right to take advantage of the decentralized nature of the Internet.
A real-time look at what happens on television, giving a behind the scenes look at the news broadcasts that provide "information" to millions of Americans.