The media's role in democracy
Title
:
The media's role in democracy
Personal Author EPSB
:
Jill, Keppeler
Summary
:
"Way back in 1786, only 10 years after writing the Declaration of Independence, Founding Father Thomas Jefferson wrote "Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost." The news media and journalists have always been an integral part of American democracy. This fascinating book will use real-life examples and historical facts to show young readers how the media plays a key role in democracy and how that role (and the news sources themselves) has changed over our history"--
Year Published
:
2019
Series
:
A young citizen's guide to news literacy
Subject
:
Mass media -- Political aspects -- United States .
Press.
Politics.
Summary
:
"Way back in 1786, only 10 years after writing the Declaration of Independence, Founding Father Thomas Jefferson wrote "Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost." The news media and journalists have always been an integral part of American democracy. This fascinating book will use real-life examples and historical facts to show young readers how the media plays a key role in democracy and how that role (and the news sources themselves) has changed over our history"--
ISBN
:
9781538345023
9781538346167
Publisher
:
New York : PowerKids Press, [2019]
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 070 KEP | Book | 30152000287873 | Non-Fiction |