American Government and Politics in the Information Age: "Chapter 1: Communication in the Information Age"

Read this chapter. The media, in particular the print media, have been called the "fourth estate" and the "fourth branch of government." The news media pervades American politics and generally helps define American culture. New communications technologies have made the media more influential in American society and serve as a link between politicians, government officials, and the public.

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