Taking stock of media and democracy

New developments in the media may not have such a positive effect on the openness of information after all. The quality of news hasn't fared too well, either. Peter Steven’s new book About Canada: Media argues the changing face of TV, newspaper and the internet has made the quality of news sink, while fostering a more restrictive atmosphere. Check out rabble.ca for an excerpt of Steven’s book.

New developments in the media may not have such a positive effect on the openness of information after all. The quality of news hasn't fared too well, either. Peter Steven’s new book About Canada: Media argues the changing face of TV, newspaper and the internet has made the quality of news sink, while fostering a more restrictive atmosphere. Check out rabble.ca for an excerpt of Steven’s book.