Chapter 13

the entire array of organizations through which information is collected and disseminated to the general public

media providing the public with new information about subjects of public interest

A form of newspaper publishing in vogue in the late nine- teenth century that featured pictures, comics, color, and sensationalized news coverage.

A form of journalism, in vogue in the early twentieth century, de- voted to exposing misconduct by government, business, and individual politicians.

a document offering an official comment or position

 a relatively restricted session between a press secretary or aide

and the press

an unrestricted session between an elected official and the press

the influence of news sources on public opinion

the process of forming the list of issues to be addressed by government

the process by which a news organization defines a political issue and consequently affects opinion about the issue