Discusses body image and beauty standards in the United States and around the world and how media and the marketing industry influence the standards and how teenagers see and feel about themselves.
Examines the August 2005 hurricane that hit the Gulf Coast of the United States, discussing the evacuation of cities, destruction, and rescue and relief efforts; and provides a time line of events, related Web sites, and a glossary.
Examines television journalism, print journalism, and mass media and their effect on society as a whole, covering topics such as "What is news?," "Fairness and bias," Citizen journalism," and "Media literacy 101.".
