Democracy without citizens

Description:

Entman argues that a vicious circle of interdependence exists between journalism and the United States audience, because the sophistication of the citizenry does not support high-quality, independent political discourse, so that journalism becomes more of a "spin" machine which caters to specific demographic markets.

subjects: Government and the press,  Journalism,  Objectivity,  Political aspects of Journalism,  Political participation,  Politics and government,  Public opinion,  Objectivite,  Massamedia,  Medias,  Opinion publique,  Etat et presse,  Publics,  Aspect politique,  Medias et politique,  Presse et politique,  Politique et gouvernement,  Participation politique,  Presse,  Political aspects,  Journalisme,  Politieke aspecten,  Journalism, united states,  Journalism, political aspects,  United states, politics and government, 1981-1989,  Public opinion, united states

Places: United States

Times: 1981-1989