This document summarizes readings by C.J. Sommerville and P. Rutherford on the history and development of periodical news and newspapers. Some key points: - Periodical news emerged in the 17th century primarily for economic reasons rather than just reporting news. Society became heavily reliant on daily news to learn about events. - Over time, news became a business and commodity as editors added extras to attract readers and create brand loyalty. This shifted news from a social interaction to a biased and restricted form. - The rise of "big cities" in the 19th century aided the newspaper industry and allowed messages to reach wider audiences. However, cities also brought issues like slums, crime and

1. Tutorial Presentation: Sommerville & Rutherford Readings Presented By: Jen Murphy, Patricia Noyes, Jasmine Oducado & Kimberly Ngan

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