byCarol White, ePluribus Media Book Review Editor
Crossposted at ePluribus Media Journal
Those familiar with Aaron Barlow's postings on here and on ePluribus Media will not be surprised to find his new book both iconoclastic and of compelling interest.
Barlow is a sharp critic of the current trends in the media, such as the presentation of news as entertainment. At the same time, he is passionate about the importance of journalism in creating an informed public debate about the policy issues that face us. As one of the early members of the ePluribus Media collective, Barlow believes web journals and blogs have an important, if not essential, role to play in shaping public opinion and giving citizens the means to take on an active role in political debate. This -- the role of the blogs and the future of print journalism -- is one of the hottest topics in the field today.