Books with title Media Ownership

The Essential Viewpoints series examines critical debates occurring today, including the legislation that has shaped the issue as well as the numerous sides of each argument. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Each book includes a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. This volume in the series gives readers a balanced look at the issue of media ownership and the surrounding arguments. Readers will learn about the history of media and consolidation in the United States and the country's four largest networks, CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX. Media ownership in other countries is also explained. Also included are laws and politics concerning communications and media ownership. Additionally, the FCC and its role in media ownership is explained. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.