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A Free and Responsible Press: A General Report on Mass Communication: Newspapers, Radio, Motion Pictures, Magazines, and Books (,Used
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The question of how much freedom the press should enjoy has been debated throughout American history. In 1942 an impartial commission was formed to study mass communication, evaluate the performance of the media, and make recommendations for possible regulation of the press. This book is the general report of that commission.The Commission on Freedom of the Press began with the premise that freedom of the press is essential to political liberty; it is unique among the freedoms, for it promotes and protects all the rest. At the same time, the commission feared the concentration of media control into fewer and fewer hands, stating, 'It [is] imperative that the great agencies of mass communication show hospitality to ideas which their owners do not share.' The commission concluded that any regulation of the media must come from within, not from the government.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Free and Responsible Press'? A: The main theme of 'A Free and Responsible Press' is the balance between press freedom and the necessity for regulation to ensure diverse ideas in mass communication.
- Q: Who authored 'A Free and Responsible Press'? A: The book is authored by Robert D. Leigh.
- Q: When was 'A Free and Responsible Press' published? A: The book was published on May 15, 1974.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'A Free and Responsible Press'? A: The book contains 147 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of 'A Free and Responsible Press'? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: This book is suitable for readers interested in media studies, journalism, and communication policy.
- Q: Does 'A Free and Responsible Press' discuss media regulation? A: Yes, the book discusses the importance of internal media regulation rather than government-imposed regulations.
- Q: What historical context does the book provide? A: The book provides historical context by discussing the commission formed in 1942 to evaluate media performance in America.
- Q: Are there any special features included in this book? A: The book does not contain any special features or illustrations.