Warp Speed: America in the Age of the Mixed Media
Two well known media critics argue that the classic function of journalism to sort out a true and reliable account of the day's events is being undermined as the press moves more toward sensationalism, entertainment, and opinion. They say journalism is disoriented by rapid technological change, market fragmentation, and growing pressure to operate with greater efficiency. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)