Blind Spot: When Journalists Don't Get Religion

A panel discussed the book Blind Spot: When Journalists Don’t Get Religion, published by the Oxford University Press. The book argues that m… read more

A panel discussed the book Blind Spot: When Journalists Don’t Get Religion, published by the Oxford University Press. The book argues that mainstream media often misses or misconstrues major stories about world affairs, public policy and culture because its members don’t know the nuances of different religions and the impact of those nuances on daily life. The book is a survey of the relationship between religion, society, and politics. The book concludes that the media is largely secular with little interest or ability in understanding religious quarrels, and in will therefore consistently misrepresent political issues.

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Blind Spot: When Journalists Don't Get Religion

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Program ID:
283220-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jan 31, 2009 | 2:14pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
May 03, 2009 | 3:45am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Jan 31, 2009 | 2:14pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 01, 2009 | 7:58am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 02, 2009 | 3:59am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • May 03, 2009 | 3:45am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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