Nabil Echchaibi (University of Colorado, Boulder), Review of Diane Winston (ed.), Handbook of Religion and the American News Media, New York, Oxford University Press, 2012. Chapter: Carole M. Cusack, "Media Coverage of Scientology in the United States,” pp. 308-318. (original) (raw)

This review evaluates "The Oxford Handbook of Religion and the American News Media," edited by Diane Winston, which explores the intricate relationship between religion and media in the United States. It discusses how religious narratives are shaped by journalistic conventions and challenges traditional media practices, especially in the context of the post-9/11 landscape. The volume serves as a significant resource for various stakeholders, providing historical and sociological insights into religion's role in American news.