Unsecular media
Mark Silk
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Unsecular media
by Mark Silk
Published
1995
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Pages
181
ISBN-10
0252019040
Description
Unsecular Media is the first comprehensive description and analysis of how the American news media cover religion. A working journalist as well as a historian of religion, Mark Silk explores the inherent tensions between religion and the news media and traces the ups and downs of religious news coverage from Benjamin Franklin to David Koresh. Changing views of Americans' religious commitment have led to an image of the news media as implacably secularist. But Silk examines contemporary news coverage and concludes that, rather than reflecting a secular bias, contemporary media accounts express religion-based values that most Americans share. Those values, Silk shows, are embodied in moral formulas, or topoi, that mark out the territory religion occupies in journalistic discourse. The formulas - good works, tolerance, hypocrisy, false prophecy, inclusion, supernatural belief, and spiritual decline - make the huge variety of American religious life morally comprehensible to a mass audience. In demonstrating their usefulness and shortcomings, Silk points the way toward a less judgmental and more pluralistic approach to the coverage of religion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Unsecular media?
This edition of Unsecular media has approximately 181 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Unsecular media?
For most readers, Unsecular media typically takes between 3h 46m and 2h 31m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 45,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 1m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 45,250 words
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What is the word count of Unsecular media?
The estimated word count for Unsecular media is approximately 45,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Unsecular media?
Unsecular media was written by Mark Silk.
When was Unsecular media published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.