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ERIC Number: EJ414663
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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After the Fairness Doctrine: Controversial Broadcast Programming and the Public Interest.
Aufderheide, Patricia
Journal of Communication, v40 n3 p47-72 Sum 1990
Asserts that suspension by the Federal Communications Commission of the Fairness Doctrine (which required broadcasters to air controversy and air it fairly) has not led to greater amounts of controversial programing. Argues that cancellation of the rule may in fact have limited the airing of controversy. (SG)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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