Sparrow, Bartholomew H., 1959-

Uncertain guardians : the news media as a political institution / Bartholomew H. Sparrow. - Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, c1999. - xxi, 277 p. ; 24 cm. - Interpreting American politics .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [205]-266) and index.

9780801860362 (alk. paper) 0801860369 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Journalism--Political aspects--United States.
Mass media--Political aspects--United States.
Press and politics--United States.
Press--Influence.--United States

PN4888.P6 / S68 1999

070.449/