How Mass Media Simulate Political Transparency - 1 views
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Copyright 1998 Jack M. Balkin. All Rights Reserved
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evonchevelle730 on 16 Apr 14Currency- 1998
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Copyright 1998 Jack M. Balkin. All Rights Reserved
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opyright 1998 Jack M. Balkin. All Rights Reserved
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Without mass media, openness and accountability are impossible in contemporary democracies. Nevertheless, mass media can hinder political transparency as well as help it. Politicians and political operatives can simulate the political virtues of transparency through rhetorical and media manipulation. Television tends to convert coverage of law and politics into forms of entertainment for mass consumption, and television serves as fertile ground for a self-proliferating culture of scandal.
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Nice summary and site!