Mass Media in a Changing World
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This engaging text introduces students to the world of media through a unique structure that makes the material easily intelligible and meaningful to their lives. Each chapter is divided into three-part narrative sections: history, industry, and controversy. Mass Media in a Changing World is the story of where the media came from, why they do what they do, and why those actions cause controversies. The Third Edition features updated statistics and current examples including the selling of the war in Iraq, shock jock Michael Savage, the work being done to save Darfur and much more!
PART 1: OVERVIEW Chapter 1: Introduction: Media in a Changing World Chapter 2: Media Impact: Understanding Research and Effects PART 2: THE PRINT INDUSTRIES Chapter 3: Books: The Durable Medium Chapter 4: Newspapers: Where Journalism Begins Chapter 5: Magazines: The First of the Specialized Media PART 3: THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES Chapter 6: Movies: Magic from the Dream Factory Chapter 7: Recordings and the Music Industry: Copyright Battles, Format Wars Chapter 8: Radio: The Hits Keep Coming Chapter 9: Television: Reflecting and Affecting Society Chapter 10: The Internet: Convergence in a Networked World PART 4: INFORMATION AND PERSUASION INDUSTRIES Chapter 11: Electronic Journalism: News in an Age of Entertainment Chapter 12: Public Relations: The Image Industry Chapter 13: Advertising: The Media Support Industry PART 5: MEDIA LAW AND ETHICS Chapter 14: Media Law: Understanding Freedom of Expression Chapter 15: Media Ethics: Understanding Media Morality Notes Glossary Complete Timeline of Mass Media Milestones Credits Index
