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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Results42 Connexions Library20 Connexions Directory of Groups & Websites 4 Sources Experts & Spokespersons 28 Sources Library 14 From the Connexions Archives Connexions LibraryAn alternative media list: Getting the news - and getting behind the news Diemer, Ulli Article 2014 A selective list of English-language alternative media. AlterNet Website Online news magazine and community featuring original journalism as well as material from many other independent media sources. AlterNet's aim is to inspire action and advocacy on the environment, hum... Are you paying too much to send out your news releases?: Sources News Release Article 2009 If you have been using a corporate newswire service to send out your news releases you are likely paying $500 or more to send out a single release -- and that release may not even be reaching the peop... Between the Lines: How to Detect Bias and Propaganda in the News and Everyday Life MacLean, Eleanor Book 1981 An exploration of medthods of "dec-doing" our daily newspapers and radio/TV news. Examines our predominant sources of information (mass media) and indicates the existence of many alternative sources o... Blindspots in The News Manson, Katherine; Hackett, Robert Book 1995 The filters that determine what gets into the "news" and what doesn't. Canadian Information Sharing Service: Volume 1, Number 2 - July 1976 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1976 The Canadian News Synthesis Project: Organization profile published 1976 Organization 1976 Presenting current news coverage to show major trends in Canada and Latin America. Censored: The News That Didn't Make The News - And Why: The 1995 Project Censored Yearbook Jensen, Carl, and Project Censored. Introduction by Michael Crichton. Cartoons by Tom Tomorrow. Book 1996 Documenting how the U.S. mass media does a shabby job, deliberately or negligently withholding information of vital importance. CNSP Review 1974-75; Canada in an International Context Article 1976 An analysis of developments in Canadian society based on newspaper coverage. Confessions of a Media Critic Article 1984 Barrie Zwicker says that with the planet in crisis it isn't time for 'business as usual', least of all in journalism. From Politics to Profit: The Commercialization of Canadian Daily Newspapers, 1890-1920 Sotiron, Minko Book 1997 Analyzes the transformation of Canadian newspapers that occurred between 1890 and 1920 when daily newspapers slowly changed from political mouthpieces to a marketable industry. Guardian (Daily) Serial Publication (Periodical) British daily newspaper with a slightly liberal orientation. The Guardian Weekly Serial Publication (Periodical) British liberal weekly newspaper with extensive international news and analysis. Human nature Out of the Woods Article 2016 A review of Jason W Moore's book on world-ecology, Capitalism in the Web of Life. In These Times Website Web site of the progressive American newsmagazines, featuring article excerpts. Inventing Reality: The Politics of News Media  Parenti, Michael Book 1993 Parenti sets out to demonstrate how the news media distort important aspects of social and political life and why they do. Le Monde Diplomatique: Periodical profile Serial Publication (Periodical) Le Monde Diplomatique - English edition Website English-language edition of the French newspaper. Some articles free on the Web site; full access requires a subscription. Necessary Illusions: Thought Control in Democratic Societies Chomsky, Noam Book 1989 An inquiry into the nature of the media and the role of intellectuals in "a political system where the population cannot be disciplined by force, and thus must be subjected to more subtle forms of ide... News and Comment: Allan Nairn's blog Nairn, Allan Website 2007 News and comments in English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, and Danish. News and Dissent: The Press and The Politics of Peace in Canada Hackett, Robert Book 1991 Hackett digs deep into several issues that affect how we hear, read, and see what is reported to us, as well as who and what decide exactly what is it that we hear, read and see. News - Canadiana Internet Sites Website Newspaper and news links compiled by Library and Archives Canada. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/8/16/r16-211-e.html Newspeak in the 21st Century Edwards, David; Cromwell, David Book 2009 Revealing the lethal bias in 'balanced' reporting. The No-Nonsense Guide to Global Media Steven, Peter Book 2004 Peter Steven aims to make readers realize the power and influence of dominant media but, at the same time, also understand that they are not "omnipotent" and that there are alternative forms available... Seven News Serial Publication (Periodical) 1970 Seven News (7 News) was a community newspaper published in the area of Toronto east of downtown which at the time was known as Ward 7. Seven News was published from 1970 to 1985. Seven News is no long... Sources.com: Portal for Journalists and Writers - The directory for reporters, writers, editors and researchers Website 1977 Sources is an information portal for journalists, freelance writers, news editors, authors, researchers and journalism students -- and a resource for organizations, institutions, businesses, and ind... Spinwars: Politics and New Media Fox, Bill Book 1999 An examination of media manipulation in late 20th Century North American politics. The State of the News Media LaVigne, Mark Article 2003 Journalists are older, smarter, generally more educated, and usually more cynical than their predecessors. Cynicism often breeds distrust making the current generation of news reporters more suspiciou... There's no such thing as a slow news day Fenske, Lynn Article 2003 The news media are always looking for news. Tracking the News that Wasn't Evans, Ron Article 1996 A review of two books about media bias and censorship. The Tyee Serial Publication (Periodical) Independent alternative daily newspaper reaching every corner of B.C. and beyond. Watching the News Rothstein, Al Article 2000 Watching the news to learn what the media are interested in. What Does a Reporter Want? Cowan, Kirsten Article 2001 What does a reporter what when they interview you? What Makes a Good Story? Carney, William Wray Article 2002 What makes a story interesting is often a combination of the interests of the audience, the interests and abilities of the reporter, and a long history of journalistic tradition. Yesterday's News: Why Canada's Daily Newspapers are Failing Us Miller John Book 1998 Illuminates the decline of print journalism, suggests reasons for this decline and proposes solutions to reverse this downward trend. Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesAlterNet AlterNet is an award-winning news magazine and online community that creates original journalism and amplifies the best of hundreds of other independent media sources. AlterNet's aim is to inspire act... BuzzFlash Provides headlines, news, and commentary for a geographically-diverse, politically-savvy, pro-democracy, anti-hypocrisy web community.
Common Dreams Breaking news and views for the progressive community.
Communitas Anarchist site with news and information for people who are questioning the system which hates them. In English, French, German and Catalan.
CounterCurrents.org An alternative news site based in India. We bring out what the mainstream media fails to tell you, or hides from you. These are the things that really matter. The things which may determine the fate o... Dominion, The The Dominion is published in print and on the web by a network of independent journalists in Canada. It aims to provide accurate, critical coverage that is accountable to its readers and the subjects ... Fifth-Estate-Online Fifth-Estate-Online is an international, interactive on-line journal of radical media thinking and critical practice. It is a forum for all those who are deeply concerned about the historical and curr... Independent Media Center Indymedia is a collective of independent media organizations and hundreds of journalists offering grassroots, non-corporate coverage. Indymedia is a democratic media outlet for the creation of radical... Information Clearing House Described as an independent media source and as "one person's effort to correct the distorted perceptions provided by commercial media", this extensive site provides a mixed bag of news, articles, aud... Inter Press Service IPS is a communication institution with a global news agency at its core. IPS raises the voices of the South and civil society. IPS brings a fresh perspective on developement oand globalisation. IPS t... Narco News Bulletin Reporting on the drug war and democracy. Fostering authentic journalism. Nation, The Progressive news and views. Sources Sources specializes in collecting, indexing, and disseminating information to help journalists, editors, and researchers quickly reach articulate experts and spokespersons who can provide background i... Sources HotLink, The The Sources HotLink is a newsletter, published by Sources, featuring articles, practical ideas and tips for getting positive media coverage. The Sources HotLink is sent free to companies... Tyee A independent daily online magazine covering B.C. and beyond. TomDispatch.com Tomdispatch.com is for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of our post-9/11 world and a clear sense of how our imperial globe actually works. Toward Freedom Toward Freedom envisions a world ethic that honors the human spirit and the right of individuals to freedom of thought and creativity; advances movements for human rights, peace, justice, enlightenmen... Truthdig A Web magazine that provides expert in-depth coverage of current affairs as well as a variety of thoughtful, provocative content assembled from a progressive point of view. The site is built around ma... Truthout, News Politics Online news site. Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryDaily News, Eternal Stories The Mythological Role of Journalism Lule, Jack 2001 Argues that in many ways news articles of today draw from age-old tales have have chastened, entertained, and entranced people since the beginning of time. Daily news, eternal stories (book review) Review of Daily News, Eternal Stories: The Mythological Role of Journalism Vainio, Andrew 2002 The Form of News A History Barnhurst, Kevin G.; Nrone, John 2001 A history of newspaper design in the USA, the ways of writing, how papers are organized, presentation values of typography, space and pictures, and the impact of changing technology IFJ Calls on Unions to Confront Crisis of Gender Bias in the News Sources News Release 2010 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)calls for a new debate in newsrooms over reporting gender issues and gave its backing to a global campaign to combat sexist reporting. In The News The Practice of Media Relations in Canada Carney, William Wray 2002 Carney gives everyone, from student to seasoned practitioner, a thorough understanding of who the media are, how they work and how to approach them with stories. International Multimedia News Lab Launched in Prague Sources News Release 2009 Representatives of World Association of Newspapers (WAN) and PPF Group have launched the International Multimedia News Lab in Prague. The training and educational centre, combined with the editorial h... Iraq: News website latest target in government's legal offensive against independent media Sources News Release 2009 Reporters Without Borders condemns the Iraqi governmentâ##s continuing legal offensive against independent news media, which for the first time is also targeting Internet media. Losing the News The Uncertain Future of the News That Feeds Democracy Jones, Alex S. 2008 Looks at the epochal changes sweeping the media, which are eroding the core news that has been the essential food supply of our democracy. Media and Minorities Representing Diversity in a Multicultral Canada Fleras, Augie; Kuhz, Jean Lock 2001 An examination of the politics of media minority relations in a multicultural Canada. The New News Jouralism we want and need Media Giraffe Project; Clark, Thom 2009 With support from the Chicago Community Trust, the Community Media Workshop released "the New news: Journalism We Want and Need." This 36-page report is co-authored by giraffe prospect Thom Clark and ... News Sources Select Resources Encyclopedia News agency Sources Select Resources Encyclopedia News and the Culture of Lying Weaver, Paul H. 1997 The news media lie, says Weaver, not by slipshod reporting or unethical practices, but in the very "plot structure" of the news, in the masks of impersonality assumed by reporters and editors, and in ... News presenter Sources Select Resources Encyclopedia News style Sources Select Resources Encyclopedia News values Sources Select Resources Encyclopedia Nut graph Sources Select Resources Encyclopedia In American English journalism terminology, a nut graph is a paragraph, particularly in a feature story, that explains the news value of the story. Power and Betrayal in the Canadian Media Taras, David 1999 Addresses concerns about the forces that shape the diversity of news and the way news is delivered in Canada. Ribbon of Type Making National News: A History of Canadian Press Allen, Gene 2013 Thanks to the books of Pierre Berton, the nineteenth-century struggle to build a railway to the Pacific and unite a new nation is well-known. Making National News explores a nation-building exercise t... Science Daily Your source for the latest research news. The State of the News Media 2009 An Annual Report on American Journalism Project for Excellence in Journalism 2009 Some of the numbers are chilling. Newspaper ad revenues have fallen 23% in the last two years. Some papers are in bankruptcy, and others have lost three-quarters of their value. Nearly one out of ever... Where News Itself is a Category Ghosh, Surbir 2008 Highlighting the various reasons for the decline of quality news, Subir Ghosh says when business interests hold sway over all others, the basic tenets of journalism fall by the wayside. However, if pe... Wizards of Media Oz Behind the Curtain of Mainstream News Solomon, Norman; Cohen, Jeff 1997 This book is culled from the recent work of Norman Solomon, author of a syndicated "Media Beat" column and Jeff Cohen, founder of media watch-dog Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting. Yesterday's News (Review) Review of Yesterday's News: Why Canada's Daily Newspapers are Failing Us Kramer, Rachel 1999 A review of Yesterday's News: Why Canada's Daily Newspapers are Failing Us. From the Connexions ArchivesBuzzFlash - Daily Headlines and Breaking News Website Provides headlines, news, and commentary for a geographically-diverse, politically-savvy, pro-democracy, anti-hypocrisy web community Communitas Website 1947 Anarchist site with news and information for people who are questioning the system which hates them. In English, French, German and Catalan. Countercurrents Website An alternative news site based in India. "We bring out what the mainstream media fails to tell you, or hides from you. These are the things that really matter. The things which may determine the fate ... Environmental News Network Website Our mission is to inform, educate, enable and create a platform for global environmental action. Green Left Weekly Website Independent Australian publication and Web site committed to human and civil rights, global peace and environmental sustainability, democracy and equality, providing local, national and international... Information Clearing House Website Described as an independent media source and as "one person's effort to correct the distorted perceptions provided by commercial media", this extensive site provides a mixed bag of news, articles, aud... The Narco News Bulletin Website Reporting on the drug war and democracy. Fostering authentic journalism. The Nation Online Website Selected articles from current and past issues of The Nation, the progressive weekly U.S. magazine. |
