“The elite domination of the media and the marginalization of dissidents that results from the operation of these filters occurs so naturally that media news people, frequently operating with complete integrity and goodwill, are able to convince themselves that they choose and interpret the news 'objectively' and on the basis of professional news values.”

About Edward S. Herman

Economist • American

Edward S. Herman was a distinguished American economist, social critic, and media analyst. He was a professor emeritus of finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Herman is best known for...