Watchdogs, Blogs and Wild Hogs: A Collection of Quotations on Media [Hardcover]

Gordon S. Jackson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 3, 2006

"Watchdogs, Blogs and Wild Hogs: A Collection of Quotations on Media" is your guide to more than 1,500 media-related quotations covering nearly 50 topics, from Advertising to Writing. This unique resource includes quotes from diverse sources, including academics, celebrities, politicians, media practitioners and their critics. Some of the selections are provocative, some humorous, others historically significant, but each quotation contributes to a general understanding of media. In addition to the quotations, author Gordon S. Jackson provides commentary on the role of media and its influence on society. While shedding light on the power of the media in the 21st century, Jackson also addresses issues of credibility in both traditional and new media. The book provides keen insights on censorship, media bias, freedom of expression, and other important topics. Readers seeking a useful and authoritative reference on the media will benefit from having this book as a permanent part of their personal library.

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Here is your guide to more than 1,500 media-related quotations covering nearly 50 topics from Advertising to Writing. This unique resource includes quotes from diverse sources, including academics, celebrities, politicians, media practitioners and their critics. Some of the selections are provocative, some humorous, others historically significant, but each quotation contributes to a general understanding of media.

In addition to the quotations, author Gordon S. Jackson provides commentary on the role of media and its influence on society. While shedding light on the power of the media in the 21st century, Jackson also addresses issues of credibility in both traditional and new media.

The book provides keen insights on censorship, media bias, freedom of expression, and other important topics. Readers seeking a useful and authoritative reference on the media will benefit from having this book as a permanent part of their personal library.

From the Back Cover

Praise for "Watchdogs, Blogs and Wild Hogs: A Collection of Quotations on Media"

"Gordon Jackson has rendered a great service with this book. With a keen eye for quotes that keeps the reader turning the page, he brings life to American Journalism. And even more significantly, he brings to life the First Amendment. Those reading this book will understand why free expression is so precious and why it is important that any government attempts to water it down should be vigorously resisted."

Patrick S. Washburn Professor, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Editor, Journalism History

"Gordon Jackson has done us all an immense service by compiling this collection of wise and funny comments upon the media, everyone from Juvenal to the juvenile Howard Stern."

Roy Peter Clark Vice President and Senior Scholar Poynter Institute

"Gordon Jackson's book of quotes about journalism tells the story of the profession and its impact on readers over the years very well. There are many insightful sayings here. Some are profound, many are wise and many are amusing. Those who work in the profession will recognize the truths; those who do not will learn."

Mary Alice shaver Professor and Director Nicholson School of Communication University of Central Florida

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 269 pages
• Publisher: New Media Ventures, Inc. (April 3, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0923910247
• ISBN-13: 978-0923910242
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,196,402 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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