2013 State of the Media Overview
Highlights from the Pew Research Center’s annual State of the News Media report.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
2013
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“What should I read next?”
It’s a question that librarians, booksellers, and others have heard often, perhaps even more so at a time when the output and availability of the written word has never been higher. And it’s a question that new book-recommendation sites such as Bookish and BookScout are trying to answer, joining a plethora of communities and services already trying to navigate the tricky task of helping you decide which book to pick up next.
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Latin America’s Catholics in the Spotlight as Pope Francis is Installed
Latin America’s share of the global Catholic population has increased over the past century, according to Pew Research Center estimates, but the portion of the region’s population that is Catholic has declined.
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U.S. Catholics Happy with Selection of Pope Francis
In a new Pew Research Center poll, nearly three-quarters of U.S. Catholics say they are happy with the selection of Pope Francis. But they are divided over how big a change he represents for the church.
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2013 State of the News Media Overview Infographic: The Challenges Intensify
There are all sorts of contributors in the evolving landscape of news and, in many ways, more opportunities for citizens to access information.
