Summary: Outfoxed E-Book

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• Herausgeber: Political Book Summaries
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 18

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2017

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The must-read summary of Alexandra Kitty's book: “Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch’s War on Journalism”.

This complete summary of "Outfoxed" by Alexandra Kitty presents the author's argument that the press, due to manipulation of public opinion, censorship and propaganda, is now no longer a cornerstone of the American democratic process, despite the Constitution. She analyses the Fox News Channel, how they gained popularity and standing, and how they actually interpret and report reality.

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To learn more, read "Outfoxed" and discover how the American press is no longer at the forefront of democracy, and why this is the case.

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Book Presentation: Outfoxed by Alexandra Kitty

Book Abstract

America’s free and unfettered press was supposed to be a cornerstone of the democratic process envisioned by our Founding Fathers. To the great misfortune of Americans, our Founders did not adequately define this process or the terms and conditions under which such moral reckoning should be taking place. They appear to assume that journalists, like doctors or attorneys, were clear on what their job was and how to do it.

Alexandra Kitty believes journalists, Congress, media owners and Americans need to open a dialogue about why the assumptions implicit in the Constitution are no longer relevant. There needs to be a discussion of what journalism, media and reporting should be accomplishing. According to Kitty, if this doesn’t happen, Rupert Murdoch and Fox News will continue to mold American views, values and actions with their proven mixture of bombast, arrogance, censorship and infotainment to the detriment of everyone else. Outfoxed explores exactly how Murdoch manipulates public opinion, manages his staff and controls the news that Americans receive while achieving the reactions most beneficial to Murdoch and his followers.

About the Author

Alexandra Kitty freelances for a wide number of periodicals and she is also the author of Don’t Believe It!: How Lies Become News. Formerly a Professor of Language Studies at Mohawk College, Kitty now teaches writing at the Sheridan Institute. She received the 2004 Arch Award from McMaster University in Canada.

Summary of Outfoxed (Alexandra Kitty)

Consolidating the News

Free speech is supposed to guarantee accurate news and people need accurate news to make wise decisions in their daily lives. Unfortunately, they aren’t getting accurate information from many media outlets today.