television and politics

Traces the history and evolution of television and how it has shaped society and politics, and illustrates how Donald Trump capitalized on the medium to rise to fame and become president. Argues that politics and pop culture are now interchangeable, and discusses what that means for America.

"On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the civil rights marches to life. Kids will learn about the way in which Southern States kept African Americans from voting and the history that led to nonviolent civil rights marches to fight for the right to vote guaranteed by the Constitution. As an added bonus, readers will learn about how this played out on TV and galvanized the civil rights movement, leading to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Seeing the brutality on TV turned the fight for voting rights in the South into a national cause"--Provided by publisher.

". . . journalist Matt Taibbi provides an insider's guide to the variety of ways today's mainstream media tells us lies. Part tirade, part confessional, it reveals that what most people think of as "the news" is, in fact, a twisted wing of the entertainment business"--Jacket flap.

"Historical photographs combined with . . . narration bring the story of the Nixon-Kennedy presidential debates to life. Readers will learn just how much effect seeing the debates had on the results of the election and how they changed presidential campaigning"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the rise of Roger Ailes, from his early days as a television producer and media consultant for Richard Nixon, Ronald Regan, and George H.W. Bush, to his questionable hire as president of Fox News and how he used his influence to spread a partisan political agenda.

Discusses the role of advertising in the presidential campaign of 1968, going behind the scenes to reveal how Richard Nixon was packaged and sold to the American public.

"Veteran journalist and media critic Eric Deggans dissects the powerful ways modern media feeds fears, prejudices, and hate, while also tracing the history of the word and its consequences, intended or otherwise"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the role that early television programming played in post-war American politics.