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.".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
how television and people power are changing the world
O'Neill, Michael J.
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.
