mass media in modern democracy Page, Benjamin I. (Benjamin Ingrim) 1939- creator text bibliography ilu Chicago University of Chicago Press 1996 monographic eng ix, 167 pages ; 22 cm. In Who Deliberates?, Page argues that while mass media can facilitate democratic discussion, it also has the power to distort or narrow public debates. Through three case studies from the 1990s—the Iraq war coverage, Los Angeles riots discourse, and Zoe Baird controversy—the book critically examines how media outlets influence which ideas enter the public sphere and which are marginalized. Page concludes that for deliberation to be meaningful, media must present a broad spectrum of viewpoints rather than reinforcing dominant narratives. Public deliberation and democracy -- The New York times goes to war with Iraq -- Assigning blame for the Los Angeles riots -- Zoe Baird, nannies, and talk radio -- Conclusion : successes and failures of mediated deliberation. Benjamin I. Page. Includes bibliographical references (pages [135]-144) and index. n-us--- Mass media Political aspects United States Comunicación Aspectos políticos Estados Unidos Communication in politics United States Comunicación en política Estados Unidos Mass media Objectivity United States Medios de comunicación Objetividad Estados Unidos Democracy United States Politics and government 1993-2001 P 95.82 P132w 1996 302.23/0973 0226644731 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780226644738 (pbk. : alk. paper) 95026652 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/uchi052/95026652.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/uchi051/95026652.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/uchi052/95026652.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/uchi051/95026652.html DLC 951204 20260514165250.0 4925642 eng