MAC 143 Study Guide - Final Guide: William Randolph Hearst, Federal Meat Inspection Act, New York Journal-American

• School: Miami University
• Department: Media and Culture
• Course: MAC 143
• Professor: Becker Ronald

Document Summary

Chapter 8: newspapers the rise and decline of modern. Seditious libel defaming a public official"s character in print. Partisan press - pushed plan of political group who subsidized paper. Commercial press served business leaders concerned about economic issues. Penny papers (penny press) developed as cost of mechanical reproduction of newspaper dropped. Made papers affordable to emerging working and middle classes. Associated press (ap)/ wire services 1848: six ny newspapers established ap. Enabled new to travel rapidly from coast to coast. Yellow journalism - emphasized high-interest stories, sensational crime news, large headlines and serious reports that exposed corruption. Investigative journalism news reports that hunt out and expose corruption, particulary in business and government. Joseph pulitzer- viewed newspaper as the national conscience that promoted public good. New york world plain writing and illustrations used to help immigrant and working class understand. Crusaded for improved urban housing, better conditions for women and equitable labor laws.