Bibliograph

A free and responsible press, a general report on mass communication : newspapers, radio, motion pictures, magazines, and books, by the Commission on Freedom of the Press

Type

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A free and responsible press, a general report on mass communication : newspapers, radio, motion pictures, magazines, and books, by the Commission on Freedom of the Press

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A free and responsible press

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

333062

Responsibility statement

by the Commission on Freedom of the Press

Sub title

a general report on mass communication : newspapers, radio, motion pictures, magazines, and books

Table Of Contents

1. The problem and the principles : The problem ; The principles ; The principles in the present situation -- 2. The requirement : A truthful, comprehensive, and intelligent account of the day's events in a context which gives them meaning ; A forum for the exchange of comment and criticism ; The projection of a representative picture of the constituent groups in the society ; The presentation and clarification of the goals and values of the society ; Full access to the day's intelligence -- 3. The communications revolution : The instruments ; The organization -- 4. The performance : Scoops and sensations ; The pressure of the audience ; The bias of owners ; Advertising and sales talk ; Mutual criticism ; The need and the performance: quantity ; The need and the performance: quality -- 5. Self-Regulation : Self-regulation in motion pictures ; Self-regulation in radio ; Self-regulation of newspaper ; Books and magazines ; Professionalization -- 6. What can be done : What can be done through government ; What can be done by the press ; What can be done by the public

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