mass media

Contains essays from differing viewpoints on various issues related to mass media, including its affect on American culture and society, business and ethical aspects of media, regulation, and the "information society.".

Identifies the most controversial issues facing the media profession today, including the monopolistic control of the media by conglomerates, tabloid journalism, paparazzi, plagiarism, and Internet censorship.

Offers a rationale for visual literacy programs in the schools which are necessary in a media-dominated society.