In the book Communication Revolution: Critical Junctures and the Future of Media
This book provides strong evidence of how and why the American media system is failing to fulfill its role as an institution of American constitutional democracy, but it goes further to argue that we are living in a uniquely opportune moment – a “critical juncture” – during which we have the chance to make changes to the system.
Librarians whose profession is intertwined with media and communications should understand the policies and structures of the media landscape and be active participants in creating policies and structures that benefit the free flow of useful information to all groups of people.
Other books by McChesney
Digital Disconnect: How Capitalism is Turning the Internet Against Democracy
The Problem of the Media: U.S. Communication Politics in the Twenty-First Century
Will the Last Reporter Please Turn out the Lights: The Collapse of Journalism and What Can Be Done To Fix It
Rich Media, Poor Democracy: Communication Politics in Dubious Times
The Stewart / Colbert Effect: Essays on the Real Impacts of Fake News