The Culture of Fear.Barry Glassner. 1999/2003. Read by the author. 4 cds. 4.66 hrs. Audio Partners. 1-57270-354-7. CD case; content, author, reader notes. SA * Journalistic jour·nal·is·tic adj. Of, relating to, or characteristic of journalism or journalists. jour  nal·is sensationalism sensationalism, in philosophy, the theory that there are no innate ideas and that knowledge is derived solely from the sense data of experience. The idea was discussed by Greek philosophers and is shown variously in the works of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, George has become a driving force on daily news programs, each article vying vy·ing v. Present participle of vie. vying vie for recognition and prominent placement within its venue. Yet this race for recognition/sensationalism often leads to the public's attention being misdirected. This audiobook sensitively and in a logical and thought-provoking manner exposes the theatrical trickery Trickery See also Cunning, Deceit, Humbuggery. Bunsby, Captain Jack trapped into marriage by landlady. [Br. Lit.: Dombey and Son] Camacho cheated of bride after lavish wedding preparations. [Span. Lit. played by politicians, organizations, and the media. Glassner cites specifics and presents alternative views on a variety of timely topics. His narrative style is soothing, and he enunciates clearly. The material makes for wonderful discussion matter, and reinforces the significance of honesty and carefully researching the facts before forming an opinion or jumping to conclusions. Sunnie Grant, Dover, NH |
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