Dr. Parenti is one of the leading liberal critics of corporate media in America. He has written numerous books, magazine articles and other treatments of how the government and corporations in American use the media to control what people know of national and international events. Includes analysis of news coverage,public policy issues etc. Includes specific visual examples plus text analysis. A good source of alternative news.
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He sees the mass media as an arm of the corporate elite that functions to keep dissent and rebellion under control. This article on the workings of the press is just one of many located at this site dedicated to Chomsky's writings and observations. More than four decades of academic research, numerous articles, books, papers from professional groups, reports and data on media policy in more than 40 countries, media literacy resources, and MPAA ratings on films since 1992. Includes links to specific research results and community awareness groups. There are links to other specific media related sites.