From Milton to McLuhan
Subtitle: the ideas behind American journalism
By: J. Herbert Altschull.
Publisher: Longman
Published: 1990
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 447
Subjects: Journalism -- Philosophy; Freedom of the press -- History; Journalism -- United States -- Philosophy
Description: This brilliantly conceived text explores the philosophical foundations of journalism from the libertarian polemics of John Milton in 17th-century England through the controversial essays of 20th-century media prophet Marshall McLuhan and demonstrates how American journalist have been indelibly influenced by an evolving intellectual tradition.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 435-440) and index.