Mass Media and Politics

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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes M. Parenti's book, "Inventing Reality". The paper explains that the book is about the impact of major American corporate print and broadcast organizations on the political process, and the impact of politicians on the media.

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In "Inventing Reality", Parenti analyzes the impact that the news media, specifically the major American corporate print and broadcast organizations, have on the political process as well as the impact that political power holders have on media-organization policy and operations. The fundamental theme is that the news media make a project of either distorting or censoring information for the purpose of serving both corporate and entrenched political interests. Why that is significant goes to Parenti's observation that the media cultivate an image of objectivity, comprehensiveness and truth..."

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