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Noam Chomsky and Edward Herman's "Manufacturing Consent" (Part 1 of 3)

Theory & Philosophy

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Media Ownership and Its Consequences

This chapter explores the influence of media ownership and profit motives on the representation of social issues, highlighting the shift from informative reporting to sensationalism driven by financial interests. It examines the historical context and competitive dynamics that have led to monopolies in the media landscape, resulting in biased coverage and limitations on diverse perspectives.

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