Download or read book How America Gets the News written by Ford Risley and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise history of American journalism introduces readers to the news media from the first colonial newspapers to today’s news conglomerates and the rise of the digital media. Authors Ford Risley and Ashley Walters examine historical trends, discuss significant individuals, and examine noteworthy news organizations.