objectivity

"Everyone has their own opinions, but journalists are supposed to keep theirs out of stories. Their job is to report the news and not push people into thinking a certain way. When stories are slanted toward one side, this is known as media bias. 'Identifying Media Bias' helps readers examine news stories to determine if they are biased toward one viewpoint"--Provided by publisher.

"This insightful book explores bias in reporting on politics, helping students think critically about where their news comes from"--Provided by publisher.

Sometimes known as the Fourth Estate, the media plays a powerful role in today's society. It is held responsible for keeping the public informed and supporting a healthy democracy. However, some worry that the media presents the news in a way that is too sensationalized or biased, with its primary motives being ratings and profits rather than the good of the public. This volume examines differing viewpoints on what can reasonably be expected of the media. Readers will evaluate the effects of the internet on the media, and the various impacts that the media has on society, including political, cultural, and economic.

"This insightful book explores bias in reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic, helping students think critically about where their news comes from"--Provided by the publisher.

"This insightful book explores bias in reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic, helping students think critically about where their news comes from"--Provided by publisher.

"Sometimes known as the Fourth Estate, the media plays a . . . role in . . . society. It is held responsible for keeping the public informed and supporting a healthy democracy. However, some worry that the media presents the news in a way that is too sensationalized or biased, with its primary motives being ratings and profits rather than the good of the public. This volume examines differing viewpoints on what can reasonably be expected of the media, the effects of the internet on the media, and the various impacts the media has on society--including political, cultural, and economic"--Provided by publisher.

Andrew Breitbart describes his life and his efforts to report key news stories on issues that affect Americans in the twenty-first century, discusses his alignment with the Tea Party, and details how the biggest problems lie in Hollywood and New York.

"[The author] . . . uncovers how partisan bias and gullibility are destroying American journalism"--Provided by publisher.

"A book for young readers about the concept of bias in writing and how to research around it"--Provided by publisher.

". . . journalist Matt Taibbi provides an insider's guide to the variety of ways today's mainstream media tells us lies. Part tirade, part confessional, it reveals that what most people think of as "the news" is, in fact, a twisted wing of the entertainment business"--Jacket flap.