And That's the Way It Isn't: A Reference Guide to Media Bias

376 Pages·1990·54.81 MB·English

by  Brent Bozell, Brent H. Baker (editor)

A REFERENCE GUIDE TO MEDIA BIAS
Edited by L. Brent Bozell III & Brent H. Baker
Foreword by Jeane Kirkpatrick
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Comments on And That's the Way It Is(n't)
"Eversince ourmedia starsbegan admitting that they are, on average, well
to the left ofmost Americans, theproblem hasbeen to prove that thisbiascon-
taminates their 'news' — something they hotly deny. Now, thanks to the
wonders of computerization, plus a lot of sweat and persistence, the job has
been done at last. This volume lays out the statistical proof of the media's dis-
tortion of the news in overwhelming quantity, neatly organized by topics,
lavishly supported with names and quotations, and crisply illustrated with
simplebar graphs. How will the media respond? Myguess is that they will try
hard toignoreit. Forthisbooknotonlysettlestheirhash-itcookstheirgoose."
— William Rusher,formerpublisherofNational Review.
"It should be required reading in every 'Media and Society' course. Those
on the left might argue that anyparticularstudy ismethodologically flawed or
refutable, but the impactofthe whole,likerow upon rowofsoldiersassaulting
a tenaciously defended but inherently flimsy position, is overwhelming. If I
were using the book, I would not assign it to be read all at once — that's like
watchingall theepisodesofFriday the 13thorsomeotherhorrormovieback-to-
back." --Dr. Marvin Olasky,professorofjournalism, UniversityofTexas.
"ThepeopleattheMediaResearchCenterdon'trantaboutmediabias.They
study it — methodically, comprehensively, without blinking. Their new book
makes a case forliberal biasthatnohonestjournalistcaneasilydismiss."—Dan
Griswold, Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph editorialpageeditor.
"The biggest con job perpetuated on the American people in the 1980s was
the media didn't have an ideological axe to grind. And That's the WayIt Is(n't)
blows the lid off the dominant media culture and exposes its 'nobody herebut
usapolitical observers' claim for thelie itis."-Rep. Robert K. Dornan (D-CA).
"Settles once and for all the question of media bias in America....Well, it
should settle the question, since it is virtually bursting with studies, compila-
tions, and quotes proving the liberal bias of Big Media beyond any shadow or
hint of doubt. But it won't. It won't because the men and women who are the
subject of this book adamantly refuse to acknowledge their bias." — Mona
Charen, syndicated columnist andformer speechwriterfor President Reagan.
"A great resource. Will be a real eye-opener to some, a confirmation to
others. Voluminously documents and analyzes the unmistakingly one-sided,
liberal bias of the media. Should be required reading in everyjournalism class
in the country. It won'tbe." -Michael Rosen, talkshowhost, KOA Radio, Denver.
"Are themediabiased? Theysureare. Will the mediaenjoy thisbook? They
sure won't. Is thata good reason to read and learn from thisbook? It sureis." -
William Murchison, Dallas MorningNews editorialpageeditorand HeritageFea-
tures columnist.
"In theinformation age, 'truth in labeling' isjustasimportantfornewsasit
isfor nutrition. With thisguide to understandingourjournalisticdailydiet, the
Media Research Center has done wonders for the health of our national
democracy. And unlike thelow-sodiumdietbooksthatcrowdourshelves, their
findingssuggest weshould takeourmedia withagrainofsalt."-Congressman
Chris Cox (R-CA).
"And That's the WayIt Is(n't) is the ultimate truth in labeling. The question
ofleft-wing bias has been debated foryears. This volume ought to end thedis-
cussion." --Dick Williams, Atlanta Journal columnist.
"Indispensable reading. This extraordinarybook provides irrefutable proof
of the liberal bias of the mass media. For too long, the media have hidden be-
hind theveilof'objectivity' torefutecriticismsofbias.Nolonger.AndThat'sThe
WayIt Is(n't) is the best tool in America for ensuring our free press is account-
able to thepublic it serves." - Congressman BobMcEwen (R-OH).
"Current complaints about the 'unaccountable power' of America's media,
their ingrained political bias and indifference to accusations of arrogance, as a
rule,fall shortofremedial suggestions.Socowedisthepublic thatnobodyeven
dares remind the nation's schoolsofjournalism of theirprofessional obligation
to monitor and critique the 'Teflon Estate,' and of their failure to perform this
essential function.And That's The WayItIs(n't)containsall the factsand figures,
meansand modesneeded byjournalismteachersto regain theirconfidenceand
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roles as media critics vital for the cultural health of America." H. Joachim
Maitre, Dean, Boston UniversityCollegeofCommunication.

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THAT'S
THE WAY
IT IS(NT)
A
Reference Guide to Media Bias
Edited by L. Brent Bozell III
and Brent H. Baker
Media Research Center • Alexandria, Virginia

Dedicated to thememoryof
Dr. Harold WalterSiebens
1905-1989
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