“Do you agree with Nelson Mandela that ‘a critical, independent and investigative press is the lifeblood of any democracy’?” Answer this question in a 2700 words essay. Use at least 15 sources preferably from books or journals. Consult the following links of 3 readings that should be used as a part of the 15 sources:
1) Athique, A. (2013) ‘Virtual Democracy’ in his Digital Media and Society:
An Introduction. Cambridge: Polity Press, pp. 193-209
2) McCombs, M. and D. Shaw (1972) ‘The agenda-setting function of the mass media’, Public Opinion Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 2, pp. 176-187
3) Weaver, D. (1994) ‘Media agenda setting and elections: Voter involvement or alienation’, Political Communication, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 347-356