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Media as an Interest Group, 2000.
An examination of mass media as an interest group with its biases, power, impact on voters and politics, story presentation, propaganda and polling.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, $ 47.95
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"The Founding Fathers were concerned about the effect of special interest groups, which they referred to as factions. James Madison and the other Framers feared the influence of factions on the body politic, understandable given that they defined a faction as promoting something adverse to the rights of others
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"The Founding Fathers were concerned about the effect of special interest groups, which they referred to as factions. James Madison and the other Framers feared the influence of factions on the body politic, understandable given that they defined a faction as promoting something adverse to the rights of others. Madison chose to encourage and nurture the development of interest groups as a way for Americans to express themselves: "Madison's vision was of a large, diverse nation with so many differences of opinion that domination by any one group would be unlikely" (Schultz, Stowitts, Stewart, & Sunshine, 1998, 248). However, Madison could not have foreseen the development of the mass media that exists today or the ways in which special interest groups are able to use the media for their purposes. The mass media itself shapes public opinion, though many in the media..."
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Public Opinion, Media and Special Interest Groups, 1990.
Examines their impact on American politics. Discusses polls, lobbying, campaigns, a case study of Jesse Jackson and judicial issues.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 28 sources, $ 103.95
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"Under the rubric of the governmental system of the United States of America, political and social constraints are, in theory, supposed to exist between the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of the government. In practice, it is often the case that one branch or another is more powerful. This may be caused by a variety of reasons, and the perception from the public is that special interest groups, the media, and other extraneous factors combine in a variety of ways to influence political decisions. There is a relatively vague area in which influence peddling becomes lobbying. Lobbying is rather restrictive, yet it is often difficult to substantially prove that lobbying has occurred, and the various social engagements in which political activities are discussed are one of the most difficult areas of governmental life to police (Cowan, 1989)."
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Public Interest or Public Best Interest, 2002.
A study of the topic of what is the 'best public interest' compared to 'public interest' and the role of the public administrator.
1,810 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The paper shows the difficulty the public administrator is faced with when deciding what is the ?public interest? or ?public best interest? and that sometimes the administrator has to make decisions based on the community ?best? interests or the ?objective control of administration?. Sections of the paper include: Pluralists and the Public Administrator, The Public as Consumers, The Public as Represented, The Public as Client and the Public as Citizen.
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"Other examples can be commercials. If a child sees cereal with a toy in it, he/she will beg and cry until the mother buys the cereal. The mother may know this is not the ?best interest? of the child because it lacks important vitamins or may be full of sugar. The commercial has placed value on knowing children will see the commercial and will talk their parents into buying it. The interest of the children is met, but not the ?best? interest of the children."
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American Political Power Groups, 1994.
An analysis of the roles of public opinion, interest groups and the media in U.S. politics and the possibility of justice in a pluralist system.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 47.95
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"The recent trend in American politics has been towards a pluralist rule, i.e., rule by different interest and power groups. These powerful institutions that shape American politics wield an enormous amount of power in many ways. For example, one such institution, the media, can dramatically affect a president's public image. Vice versa, the president can work with the media to garner support, much as President Reagan did when he got out in front of Congress and appealed directly to the American people on behalf of his economic program. This paper will be an analysis and discussion of some of the most powerful institutions in American politics today. Throughout the analysis, a determination of whether or not justice is ultimately served by such a political organization will be made. A conclusion will discuss why the current political system in America is an..."
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National Interest versus World Interest, 2004.
This paper discusses whether nations should put the concerns of the global community ahead of their own nation's concerns.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This article raises the question whether the concerns of the global community should be placed before their own nation's concerns. This matter is answered by suggesting that a nation's long-term interest is in fact bound up with the interests of the world community. In this paper, the writer's analysis is based on the beliefs of Sun Tzu and Machiavelli.
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"Should nations put the interests of the world community ahead of purely national interests? At first glance, this proposition is likely to sound admirable but perhaps naive. However, the question may also lead us to consider where nations' long-term interests lie. Small weak nations certainly have an interest in a peaceful world community in which more powerful nations will not threaten or oppress them. Even large powerful nations however, may well find it in their own long-term interest to put world interests first."
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Group Homes, 2004.
A look at some of the issues that impact children as a part of group-home life within the foster care system in the United States.
2,587 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper examines how the entire concept of providing any type of foster care for children is to insure the physical safety and emotional well-being of these children. It looks at how the objective remains to provide the best care possible and whatever environment or setting is selected, it must meet the needs of the child and be a supportive, safe haven from the disruptive nature of his previous living situation. It explores how the system itself needs to be evaluated and perhaps reformed at the local, state ,and federal level and shows how, in all cases, children who are part of this system do suffer some type of fundamental breakdown in their emotional development. It discusses how the best solution that can be hoped for is for more research, better policies, and more coverage on these special needs children by the media and special interest groups; new policy initiatives and improvements in the existing system infrastructure can only lead the way to better solutions for these children.
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"Out-of-home placement is typically associated with numerous disruptions in attachment relationships. These losses and lack of permanence undermine a child?s attempt to form a secure attachment with a primary caregiver. The more changes in caregivers young children in any type of foster care experience, the more likely they are to exhibit oppositional behavior, crying and clinging (Gean, Gillmore & Dowler, 1985). Disruptions in attachment relationships can lead to Reactive Attachment Disorder of Infancy or Early Childhood (American Psychiatric Association, 1994), a disorder in which the child exhibits severe disturbances in relationships with caregivers."
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Media and the Middle East, 2004.
This paper reviews and analyzes the role of American and Arab media groups and the manner in which they report on the events occurring in the Middle East, particularly as they pertain to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 54 sources, APA, $ 159.95
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This paper supplies clear and detailed historical background information on the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians. This paper focuses on the ongoing conflict between the two nations from the end of WWII and up to the present. This paper discusses and compares the media coverage of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict by both American and Arab media groups. The writer of this paper also analyzes the political and religious bias which exists in the media when reporting on events in the Middle East.
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"This literature review compares media coverage of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict from October through March. This introduction to the literature review presents essential background information on the issue, provides justification for the focus period as well as delineates the organizational structure of the literature review. The Palestinian-Israeli conflict dates to the period immediately following the end of the Second World War."
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Media Monopoly, 2004.
A discussion of the problem of the media being taken over by giant monopolies.
1,601 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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Using the example of AOL Time-Warner, this paper discusses how the media monopolies affect modern society. It argues that the increasing control of the media by a handful of corporations means that, more and more, it is they who control what the average American reads, sees, and hears. The paper argues that there is a huge conflict of interest between what is in the best interest of media corporations and what is in the best interest of society.
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"In 1983, fifty corporations controlled the vast majority of all news media in the United States. According to the book The Media Monopoly written by Ben Bagdikian and published in 1992, "in the U.S., fewer than two dozen of these companies own and operate ninety percent of the mass media" -- controlling almost all of America's newspapers, magazines, television and radio stations, books, records, movies, videos, wire services and photo agencies. When a new edition of The Media Monopoly was published in 2000, the number had fallen to six. Since 2000, there have been more mergers and Internet media has increased in importance. But, the Internet hasn?t made the problem go away. In fact, more than one in five of all Internet users in the United Sates log in through America Online, a service of AOL Time-Warner, the world's largest media corporation. Monopolization of the media has dangerous consequences for American society and culture."
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Racial Bias in the Media, 2004.
Examines the portrayal of minority groups in the media.
1,107 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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Many experts believe that minority groups are often portrayed in a negative light or not portrayed in the media at all. This paper explores the topic of racial bias in the media as it pertains to the portrayal of minorities in the news and in television programs. The paper examines the great strides that have been made to create positive images of various ethnic groups.
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"An article published in the Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media asserts that the negative portrayal of minorities often means that they are viewed as being guilty until they are proven innocent. The article discusses the findings of a study that examined the extent to which pretrial media coverage biased jurors against defendants. The study found that there was a disproportionate amount of news coverage that occurred when the defendant in a crime was Black or Hispanic, than if the defendant was white."
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The Mass-Media Pygmalion, 2006.
This paper studies the complex relationship between consumers and the mass media. Do we create the media, or does the media create us?
1,208 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The author studies the give and take relationship between the media and our society to determine which is the cause and which is the effect. The author continues by showing a connection between the main icons of Western culture and the effects of the media. The fast food industry is highlighted and the author shows the great effects it has had on our trends and ideals, with conformity a notable outcome. After studying the diverse effects of our fast food culture today, the author concludes that only a corrupt society can allow the mass media such power.
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"In the Classical Greco-Roman era, it was believed that Pygmalion, a sculptor, brought Galatea to life. However, today it seems to be a more common belief that Galatea creates Pygmalion. The question of whether members of our society create the media, or if the media influences members of the society to such a degree that it essentially creates the society, is a prominent one in the study of modern anthropology. Pop culture artifacts reveal a great deal about the modern society, including social trends, values, ideals, and more. The relationship between consumers and the mass media is a complex one that may not be simple enough to evaluate as a directional give-and-take diagram. There are many issues relating to social responsibility and the often clashing pursuits of individual wealth and greater good that come to play when discussing popular media, culture, and society."
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Chinese Media Industry, 2004.
A comparison of the Western media to the media industry in China.
1,290 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper documents the shifts and changes that have shaped the media industry as to societal, political, organizational, or national influences in the formation, governance and processes within the media industry in China. Further, the paper focuses on elements, both in the historical sense and that of the present day, and attempts to determine what influences the political economy of the media industry. The paper examines the theories surrounding the political economy of communication and the culture industry in a theoretical framework. The paper explores the theories of political economy in media communications, while contrasting and comparing the Western media industry with that of the media industry in China.
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"China entered into the World Trade Organization and gave rise to speculations that the world's largest media market might be much more easily accessible to publishers in the international media industry. The market economy in China is making gains however the media industry including the print remains in the governments hands which results in a product that is "forced-fed to all levels of governments offices, at a cost ultimately assumed by the taxpayers" (China Daily 2003) . In fact estimates for the taxes in China's media market are stated to be "16 to 20 billion a year. " (China Daily, 2003) Government spending pays approximately "6 to 10 billion Yuan" of that amount. (China Daily 2003) The media industry in China is under total government control with a very few foreign investors as well as private investors involved on the retail side of business."
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The Media's Manipulation and Influence on Foreign Policy, 2002.
An analysis of the American media's effect on foreign policy making and the influences and propaganda behind it.
1,267 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 11 sources, $ 42.95
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This paper describes the media's influence on American foreign policy, focusing on the propaganda and influences, which rule the media. The paper illustrates how the media acts for the interests of the U.S. government and discusses the fact that the media is owned by corporations. The paper claims that the ensuing result is many serious and important events do not get reported and the concept of free press is an illusion.
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"Those who witnessed the atrocities of September 11, 2001 all over the world, and especially the United States, are not likely to forget the horrendous images. Every news channel played nonstop footage of planes crashing and buildings collapsing, smoke and flames, people screaming and jumping from buildings, and of course the inevitability that so many would be dead. There is no doubt that this event was a huge disaster and a horrible moment that will leave a mark in history as one of the worst terrorism acts. However, there are numerous catastrophic events, as well as deaths of individuals, that do not produce much of a response in the American media."
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The U.S. Media and the War in Iraq, 2006.
An analysis of the role the US media played in the war with Iraq.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses how since September 11, 2001, it has been painfully evident that the U.S. news media has been much more interested in promoting the Bush Administration than in being objective reporters of the news. Their abandonment of journalistic standards and integrity has had serious consequences, ranging from the disastrous war in Iraq to massive and systematic violations of our Constitution and our laws by the Bush Administration. The paper further discusses how despite overwhelmingly supportive media coverage, the Bush Administration's Iraq policies have been clearly based upon hype instead of facts. Before the war, many Americans and much of the international community suspected the Bush Administration of ulterior motives in Iraq and the Middle East.
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Astral Media, 2005.
This paper discusses Astral Media, one of the major media companies in Canada.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 7 sources, $ 115.95
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In this article the writer analyzes the Canadian media company Astral Media. The writer explains that this company is one of the leading media companies in Canada. The writer examines the Astral Media company that owns, among other media properties, television networks and radio stations.
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"Astral Media is one of the leading media companies in Canada, and the company reaches the public by means of a combination of highly targeted media properties in specialty, pay and pay-per-view television, radio, and outdoor advertising. Astral Media is currently the largest operator of English and French-language specialty, pay, and pay-per-view television services. The company owns nineteen network licenses, entirely or in a partnership. The company and its television networks also stand as the largest private sector supporter of Canadian feature films. Astral Media also owns 24 radio stations, including 16 French-language FM stations in Quebec.
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War Coverage, Media Obsession, 2004.
A comparison of traditional media coverage and new media coverage.
1,532 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper compares traditional media to new media in an attempt to determine which one is more influential and how they differ in their stories and presentation methods.
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"Media is always biased, less trained, unprepared, and hasty or simply looking for sensationalism and that is the reason why the news that we receive is either insignificant or highly distorted. Apart from the reporting of various events during the recent Iraq War, which I trust were never reported accurately, the media also tried to divert public?s attention from pressing issues to those of minor significance by obsessing over trivial events. That media cannot be fully trusted for accurate account of events became a big issue when the story of Private Jessica Lynch came forth. Newspapers, televisions, local channels, radio stations and even the Internet obsessed over Jessica Lynch and her rescue from Iraqi forces. Almost overnight, she became the most important person in the world- an icon that everyone wanted to know more about. Lynch was presented as an epitome of courage and bravery and it appeared as if the only real purpose of having US force in Iraq was to rescue Jessica Lynch. ?In the fourteen days after her rescue, Lynch drew 919 references in major papers, according to a Nexis search. In that same period, General Tommy Franks, who ran the war, got 639 references, Vice President Dick Cheney 549, Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz 389. She stood with the giants.? (Christopher Hanson, 2003)"
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