Jean Seaton
Historian and academic in England
Born
March 6th, 1947
78 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent historian and academic with a focus on media history and the relationship between democracy and the press. Conducted significant research on the impact of media on society. Served as a professor at the University of Westminster. Involved in various scholarly publications and has contributed to the development of media studies as an academic discipline.
Authored 'Power without Responsibility'
Contributed to media studies curriculum
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