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ACCLAIM for BOOKS by JAMES WINTER

Once the hinge of democracy, the media now specialize in 'junk food news'--Winter's analysis is strong. --Globe and Mail

Democracy's Oxygen is an important book…it enhances the political discourse on a critical subject and refutes the view that those concerned with corporate control of the news are wacky conspiracy- seekers. Clearly, one doesn't have to believe in any kind of grand conspiracy to see why ownership of the news media by a handful of people can't be good for democracy. --Literary Review of Canada

Winter's book is an invaluable reference tool. Its research is particularly strong in the profiles of Black, his fellow baron Paul Desmarais, and the publishing giant Québecor.
--Quill & Quire

The combination of Winter's deep desire for fundamental political and media reforms, and his relentless examples backed up by facts, figures and quotations makes his a distinct voice at a distinct intersection.
--Barrie Zwicker, Media Critic for Vision TV

In the increasingly stifling atmosphere of Canadian democracy, Winter's book is a breath of fresh air. Winter--admirably--writes in direct and accessible language. --Canadian Dimension

Democracy's Oxygen, by media critic James Winter, is a timely release. Winter's main point that the left needs to develop and vastly expand its own media is undeniable. --Briarpatch

A fact-packed examination of the influence of ideology and ownership in the media. One of the best things about Winter's work is that it stands outside the loop, where the flatness of the media landscape isn't so evident.
--Now Magazine

Winter presents a well-documented case that Black has a definite political agenda, and his acquisition of newspapers the world over is a conscious grab for political power.
--Hour Magazine

James Winter has hit on a hot topic. Contains truths which only those in an advanced state of denial could ignore. --Ottawa Citizen

This book is a must for all of us concerned about the direction in which Canada is heading.
--Howard Pawley, Former Premier of Manitoba

This book is about nothing less than the corporate takeover of public expression. Read it.
--Maude Barlow, Council of Canadians

 

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