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How the American News Media Have Propelled Positive Change
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Artikel-Nr:
9781442245129
Veröffentl:
2015
Seiten:
246
Autor:
Rodger Streitmatter
eBook Typ:
EPUB
Kopierschutz:
Adobe DRM [Hard-DRM]
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
In this refreshing account of the Fourth Estate’s efforts to improve U.S. society, Streitmatter draws on historical and contemporary examples, primary and secondary sources, to provide a thoughtful tour of American history, social change, and the benefits of a robust media.
America’s news media are relentlessly criticized as too negative, sensationalistic, profit-oriented, and biased, not to mention unpatriotic and a miserable failure at reflecting the nation’s diversity. Rodger Streitmatter makes clear that although much of the criticism is deserved, it obscures the fact that news outlets have also made—and continue to make—many positive contributions to the country’s well-being.
A Force for Good: How the American News Media Have Propelled Positive Change offers a compelling account of the Fourth Estate’s efforts to improve U.S. society. Whether documenting the appalling conditions in mental institutions, exposing financial shenanigans and sex-abuse scandals, or championing an obscure pill as a form of contraception, Streitmatter argues, print and broadcast journalists have propelled significant social topics onto the public agenda and helped build support for change. This text draws on both historical and contemporary examples from a wide range of social contexts; the result is a fascinating tour of American history, social change, and the benefits of a robust media.
A Force for Good: How the American News Media Have Propelled Positive Change offers a compelling account of the Fourth Estate’s efforts to improve U.S. society. Whether documenting the appalling conditions in mental institutions, exposing financial shenanigans and sex-abuse scandals, or championing an obscure pill as a form of contraception, Streitmatter argues, print and broadcast journalists have propelled significant social topics onto the public agenda and helped build support for change. This text draws on both historical and contemporary examples from a wide range of social contexts; the result is a fascinating tour of American history, social change, and the benefits of a robust media.
Introduction
1—Securing Humane Care for the Mentally Ill
Entering the Newspaper World
Growing Restless
Going Undercover to Do Good
Exposing Doctors as Incompetent
Exposing Patient Food as Inedible
Exposing Living Conditions as Inhumane
Exposing Treatment as Abusive
Creating a National Sensation
Propelling Positive Change
2—Waging War on Urban Slums
Getting a Close-Up View of the Slums
Pioneering as a Photojournalist
Reaching a National Audience
Turning to Long-Form Journalism
Finding a Champion in Teddy Roosevelt
Propelling Positive Change
3—Protecting America’s Children
Giving Voice to Young Workers
Illuminating the “Nation’s Shame
Condemning Child Labor as “Early Slavery”
Campaigning for Child Labor Laws
Propelling Positive Change
4—Creating a Better Life for African Americans
Developing an Innovative Strategy
Becoming an Influential Voice
Vilifying the South
Glorifying the North
Creating “Migration Fever”
Resisting the Backlash
Ending the “Come North!” Campaign
Propelling Positive Change
5—Closing Down the Original Ponzi Scheme
Charles Ponzi Has a Creative Idea
Charles Ponzi Gets Rich Quick
The Boston Post Gives Charles Ponzi a Boost
Charles Ponzi Gets Richer Still
The Boston Post Exposes the “Ponzi Scheme”
The Boston Post Reveals Charles Ponzi’s Criminal Past
Charles Ponzi Is Disgraced
The Boston Post Wins Accolades
6—Assuring Citizens that “G-Men” Were Keeping Them Safe
“Machine Gun” Kelly Creates the “G-Man”
G-Men Track Down Bonnie and Clyde
John Dillinger Gunned Down on a City Street
J. Edgar Hoover Glorified as America’s No. 1 G-Man
J. Edgar Hoover Becomes the FBI’s No. 1 PR Man
More Criminals Gunned Down
Bringing an End to the Crime Wave
7—Stopping Smokers from Killing Themselves
Informing Readers That Smoking Shortens Life
Reporting a Possible Link between Cigarettes and Lung Cancer
Warning Readers That Cigarettes Kill
Reinforcing the Dangers of Cigarette Smoking
Reader’s Digest Crusades against Cigarettes
Failing Propel Positive Change
8—Celebrating a Jewish Miss America
Becoming a Beauty Queen
Winning the Miss America Crown
Making Miss America 1945 a Major News Story
Bess Myerson Being Beautiful
Bess Myerson Having Simple Tastes
Bess Myerson Choosing Music over Stardom
Bess Myerson Being Patriotic
Bess Myerson Promoting Tolerance
Propelling Positive Change
9—Breaking the Color Barrier in Major League Baseball
Branch Rickey Undertakes a “Noble Experiment”
Embracing a “Really Great Prospect”
Praising an African-American Montreal Royal
Cheering for an African-American Brooklyn Dodger
Portraying Jackie Robinson as Humble
Portraying Jackie Robinson as Congenial
Portraying Jackie Robinson as Wholesome
Downplaying Negative Stories
Propelling Positive Change
10—Giving Average Citizens More Say in Choosing Their President
TV Viewers Help Select the Democratic Nominee
TV Viewers Help Select the Republican Nominee
Dwight Eisenhower Embraces TV Techniques
Dwight Eisenhower Uses TV to Help Win the White House
TV Places the Power in the Hands of Average Americans
11—Improving the Lives of Migrant Farmworkers
Opening a Window onto a Shocking World
Giving Voice to the Downtrodden
Portraying Workers as Struggling to Survive
Exposing a Cycle of Poverty
Advocating for Change
Allowing the Other Side to Speak
Winning Praise and Support
Failing to Propel Positive Change
12—Popularizing the Birth Control Pill
Becoming National News
Downplaying the Downside
Launching a Revolution
Portraying Use of the Pill as a Feminist Act
Combatting the Catholic Church
Propelling Positive Change
13—Fueling the Space Race
Capturing the Public Imagination
Continuing to Promote the Space Race
Going Where TV Hadn’t Gone Before
Racing toward the Moon
Experiencing a Tragic Setback
Resuming the Race to the Moon
Taking a Giant Leap for Mankind
Propelling America toward a Global Triumph
14—Achieving Justice for Japanese Americans Interned during World War II
Proposing Reparations
Telling Poignant Stories of Hardship and Loss
Reporting on Internment Defenders
Exposing Racism and Politics as Motivating Factors
Labeling Internment a “Grave Injustice”
Showcasing the Recommendations
Supporting Reparations through Editorials
Keeping the Issue in the Public Eye
Politicians Taking Action
Propelling Positive Change
15—Stopping Catholic Priests from Sexually Abusing Little Boys
Catholic Officials Paying “Hush Money”
Other Publications Expand the Coverage
TV News Explores More Facets of the Story
Online Venues Take the Story in New Directions
Allowing Victims to Tell Their Stories
Propelling Positive Change
16—Redefining the American Lesbian
Coming Out on TV—and Getting Lots of Applause
Experiencing Tough Times—but Not with the News Media
Helping to Heal a Nation
Triumphing as a Talk Show Host
Coupling with Her “Perfect Fit”
Propelling Positive Change
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
1—Securing Humane Care for the Mentally Ill
Entering the Newspaper World
Growing Restless
Going Undercover to Do Good
Exposing Doctors as Incompetent
Exposing Patient Food as Inedible
Exposing Living Conditions as Inhumane
Exposing Treatment as Abusive
Creating a National Sensation
Propelling Positive Change
2—Waging War on Urban Slums
Getting a Close-Up View of the Slums
Pioneering as a Photojournalist
Reaching a National Audience
Turning to Long-Form Journalism
Finding a Champion in Teddy Roosevelt
Propelling Positive Change
3—Protecting America’s Children
Giving Voice to Young Workers
Illuminating the “Nation’s Shame
Condemning Child Labor as “Early Slavery”
Campaigning for Child Labor Laws
Propelling Positive Change
4—Creating a Better Life for African Americans
Developing an Innovative Strategy
Becoming an Influential Voice
Vilifying the South
Glorifying the North
Creating “Migration Fever”
Resisting the Backlash
Ending the “Come North!” Campaign
Propelling Positive Change
5—Closing Down the Original Ponzi Scheme
Charles Ponzi Has a Creative Idea
Charles Ponzi Gets Rich Quick
The Boston Post Gives Charles Ponzi a Boost
Charles Ponzi Gets Richer Still
The Boston Post Exposes the “Ponzi Scheme”
The Boston Post Reveals Charles Ponzi’s Criminal Past
Charles Ponzi Is Disgraced
The Boston Post Wins Accolades
6—Assuring Citizens that “G-Men” Were Keeping Them Safe
“Machine Gun” Kelly Creates the “G-Man”
G-Men Track Down Bonnie and Clyde
John Dillinger Gunned Down on a City Street
J. Edgar Hoover Glorified as America’s No. 1 G-Man
J. Edgar Hoover Becomes the FBI’s No. 1 PR Man
More Criminals Gunned Down
Bringing an End to the Crime Wave
7—Stopping Smokers from Killing Themselves
Informing Readers That Smoking Shortens Life
Reporting a Possible Link between Cigarettes and Lung Cancer
Warning Readers That Cigarettes Kill
Reinforcing the Dangers of Cigarette Smoking
Reader’s Digest Crusades against Cigarettes
Failing Propel Positive Change
8—Celebrating a Jewish Miss America
Becoming a Beauty Queen
Winning the Miss America Crown
Making Miss America 1945 a Major News Story
Bess Myerson Being Beautiful
Bess Myerson Having Simple Tastes
Bess Myerson Choosing Music over Stardom
Bess Myerson Being Patriotic
Bess Myerson Promoting Tolerance
Propelling Positive Change
9—Breaking the Color Barrier in Major League Baseball
Branch Rickey Undertakes a “Noble Experiment”
Embracing a “Really Great Prospect”
Praising an African-American Montreal Royal
Cheering for an African-American Brooklyn Dodger
Portraying Jackie Robinson as Humble
Portraying Jackie Robinson as Congenial
Portraying Jackie Robinson as Wholesome
Downplaying Negative Stories
Propelling Positive Change
10—Giving Average Citizens More Say in Choosing Their President
TV Viewers Help Select the Democratic Nominee
TV Viewers Help Select the Republican Nominee
Dwight Eisenhower Embraces TV Techniques
Dwight Eisenhower Uses TV to Help Win the White House
TV Places the Power in the Hands of Average Americans
11—Improving the Lives of Migrant Farmworkers
Opening a Window onto a Shocking World
Giving Voice to the Downtrodden
Portraying Workers as Struggling to Survive
Exposing a Cycle of Poverty
Advocating for Change
Allowing the Other Side to Speak
Winning Praise and Support
Failing to Propel Positive Change
12—Popularizing the Birth Control Pill
Becoming National News
Downplaying the Downside
Launching a Revolution
Portraying Use of the Pill as a Feminist Act
Combatting the Catholic Church
Propelling Positive Change
13—Fueling the Space Race
Capturing the Public Imagination
Continuing to Promote the Space Race
Going Where TV Hadn’t Gone Before
Racing toward the Moon
Experiencing a Tragic Setback
Resuming the Race to the Moon
Taking a Giant Leap for Mankind
Propelling America toward a Global Triumph
14—Achieving Justice for Japanese Americans Interned during World War II
Proposing Reparations
Telling Poignant Stories of Hardship and Loss
Reporting on Internment Defenders
Exposing Racism and Politics as Motivating Factors
Labeling Internment a “Grave Injustice”
Showcasing the Recommendations
Supporting Reparations through Editorials
Keeping the Issue in the Public Eye
Politicians Taking Action
Propelling Positive Change
15—Stopping Catholic Priests from Sexually Abusing Little Boys
Catholic Officials Paying “Hush Money”
Other Publications Expand the Coverage
TV News Explores More Facets of the Story
Online Venues Take the Story in New Directions
Allowing Victims to Tell Their Stories
Propelling Positive Change
16—Redefining the American Lesbian
Coming Out on TV—and Getting Lots of Applause
Experiencing Tough Times—but Not with the News Media
Helping to Heal a Nation
Triumphing as a Talk Show Host
Coupling with Her “Perfect Fit”
Propelling Positive Change
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author