Schiffer's timely volume on the real problems with news media debunks common allegations of political bias, in particular liberal bias. The author explains in his introduction that `[the media] sometimes inflict serious injury on informed citizenship through a litany of routines, biases, and shortcomings that leave news consumers ill-equipped to navigate contemporary politics.' For example, he discusses the media's focus on the competition and personalities of campaigns and elections rather than comprehensive coverage of the complex matters of policy. He also notes how news stories are depicted as isolated events instead of patterns that emerge over time, which would allow for more reflection and critical thinking. Schiffer also blames the media for its inattention to the verification of facts. And he reminds us that news media is interested in covering the sensational over more substantial themes and topics that cannot be converted into sound bites. The most compelling chapters in the book are those that explain how Donald Trump was able to use `every known quirk and pattern of the mainstream media' to his advantage after he first declared himself a presidential nominee on June 16, 2015: novelty, conflict, negativity, sex/vulgarity, personalization, obsession with celebrity, simplicity, and horse-race coverage. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty. * CHOICE * On a topic usually discussed with the volume and clarity of a two year-old throwing a tantrum, Adam Schiffer has brought forth an essential work, both readable and rigorous. Exploring not only bias in the media but also the ill-considered possibility of fairness, Schiffer does something rarely seen amongst those evaluating the media. He lets the evidence guide his conclusions instead of the other way around. -- David Niven, University of Cincinnati
Engaging and informative, Evaluating Media Bias provides an academically informed but broadly accessible overview of the major concepts and controversies involving media bias. Schiffer explores the contours of the partisan-bias controversy before pivoting to real biases: the patterns, constraints, and shortcomings plaguing American political news.
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