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“Very rarely are you going to see the large shareholder or CEO of a corporation march into a newsroom and say, "Cover this story, don't cover that." It's a much more subtle process. The professional code adapts, but what we try to see, is how commercial and corporate pressure shape both the professional code and the sorts of things that are considered legitimate journalism and illegitimate journalism.”

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Robert Waterman McChesney
Robert Waterman McChesney

Robert Waterman McChesney, born in 1952, is a renowned professor in the field of communication studies, media research, and social theory. He has a significant influence and extensive research in the areas of media ownership, media political economy, and the impact of globalization on media. more

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