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Press Freedom and Development: U.S. and Latin American Views

Most people's knowledge about world affairs is likely to be acquired from the news media. Since news media gatekeepers have the ability to inform the public, it is important to understand gatekeepers' news values and perceptions of the press' role in society. It is also important to understand what gatekeepers view as problems hindering them in informing the public. Research has attempted to locate the psychological and situational con-