Newspaper Bias Book Garners Glowing Review

Book on media bias in Civil War garners glowing review. Author cites media bias as a natural thing.

(PRWEB) July 14, 2007 -- A book focusing on the reportage of opposing Northern and Southern newspapers during the American Civil War has received a glowing review from "The Midwest Book Review" in its July posting of "Library Bookwatch," citing it as "a unique and seminal contribution to the American Civil War literature."

"The Words of War" by Donagh Bracken focuses on the reportage of eighteen battles by The "New York Times" and "The Charleston Mercury" placed in juxtaposition. Following each newspaper's coverage of the same battle is a summary by the modern historians as to what actually happened.

It is a very human thing. During the Civil War there was great jingoism and emotion and hope was often mixed with reality. Today, in a less emotional environment, it is called media bias and that too, is a natural thing. Simply put, it is only a reflection of how people think. Historically, newspapers have been that way since the first days of the Republic. It is a fascinating fact.

"The purpose was to show that political belief often alters the view of reality," says author Donagh Bracken. "It is a very human thing. During the Civil War there was great jingoism and emotion and hope was often mixed with reality. Today, in a less emotional environment, it is called media bias and that too, is a natural thing. Simply put, it is only a reflection of how people think. Historically, newspapers have been that way since the first days of the Republic. It is a fascinating fact."

The reviewer too, uses the word "fascinating" in the summation. "The Words of War is "…an inherently fascinating, impressively informative, enthusiastically recommended contribution to personal, academic, and community Civil War Studies reference collection and supplemental reading lists."

The Words of War( 9781933909325) by Donagh Bracken was published by the History Publishing Company and is available at Barnes and Noble bookstores, and other fine book sellers and Internet sites in the United States and Canada.

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