mass media

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mass media

Red, white, and spooked

the supernatural in American culture
2009
Examines supernatural and superhuman themes in American culture and discusses related works of popular culture, such as "The X-Files," apocalyptic television programs, and "Rosemary's Baby.".

Manufacturing consent

the political economy of the mass media
2002
Presents a propaganda model that illuminates the forces that might cause the mass media to play a propaganda role, the processes by which they mobilize bias, and the patterns of news choices that ensue; and applies the propaganda model to the actual performance of the media in the U.S.

The terror dream

fear and fantasy in post-9/11 America
2007
A comprehensive analysis of America's psychological response to the September 11 terrorist attacks, examining the mindset that drove the media and modern culture to focus on the roles of men, women, and family.

Media virus!

hidden agendas in popular culture
1996
Television, talk radio, home video, and the Internet have created a new mediascape in which counter-cultures can find new possibililties.

The age of manipulation

the con in confidence, the sin in sincere
1993
Reveals devious and sophisticated strategies being used by newspaper, magazine, and television advertisers to manipulate consumers and create a new reality that places false emphasis on their products.

The media & morality

1999
A collection of essays in which various authors explore the relationships between the media and their diverse audiences, sponsors, corporate owners, governments, and others, focusing on the moral and ethical consequences of media practices.

Media in the 20th century

1997
The history of journalism in the 20th century and the different types of media used.

Master of the game

Steve Ross and the creation of Time Warner
1994
Explores the life and career of the most flamboyant businessman and dealmaker, Steve Ross, who took his father-in-law's funeral business and a parking lot company and grew them into the largest media and entertainment company in the world, Time Warner.

The roar of the crowd

how television and people power are changing the world
1993
The author argues that the inexorable march of technology is reshaping the contours of political discourse, and the way that people think about the political processes in which they find themselves ensnarled.

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