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Nov 03, 1991 SABATO: A feeding frenzy is a circumstance where a critical mass of journalists leaps to cover the same scandalous subject and usually does so intensely and often thoughtlessly. I can't define for you 'critical mass of journalists,' but it's like pornography - you know it when you see it.
Mr. Sabato discussed his book Feeding Frenzy: How Attack Journalism Has Transformed American Politics. In his book, Mr. Sabato discusses what he sees as the major changes that have occured in modern journalism in recent years. He believes that along with a decline in journalistic ethics, there is an increasing tendency among the media to overscrutenize the private lives of public figures, thus obscuring the genuine political issues.Mr. Sabato discussed his book Feeding Frenzy: How Attack Journalism Has Transformed American Politics. In his book, Mr. Sabato discusses… read more
Mr. Sabato discussed his book Feeding Frenzy: How Attack Journalism Has Transformed American Politics. In his book, Mr. Sabato discusses what he sees as the major changes that have occured in modern journalism in recent years. He believes that along with a decline in journalistic ethics, there is an increasing tendency among the media to overscrutenize the private lives of public figures, thus obscuring the genuine political issues. close
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