mass media

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mass media

Audience of one

Donald Trump, television, and the fracturing of America
Traces the history and evolution of television and how it has shaped society and politics, and illustrates how Donald Trump capitalized on the medium to rise to fame and become president. Argues that politics and pop culture are now interchangeable, and discusses what that means for America.
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Media unlimited

how the torrent of images and sounds overwhelms our lives
Explores the different ways the media has saturated the lives of all Americans and discusses how the over-exposure to images and sounds has affected every aspect of the culture and society of the United States.
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Recognizing bias

"A book for young readers about the concept of bias in writing and how to research around it"--Provided by publisher.
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The amazing adventures of Kavalier & Clay

a novel
Joe Kavalier has managed to escape from Nazi-occupied Prague, and now he must use his cunning wits to help rescue his family from Hitler's evil plans.
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Free speech and media law in the 21st Century

"The papers published in this volume were presented in June of 2017 at the Free Speech Discussion Forum . . . in Budapest, Hungary. The purpose of the forum was to bring together prominent free speech scholars from around the world to discuss matters of common interest . . . [The papers focus] on two topics: 'The foundations and limits of free expression' and 'The media in the twenty-first century'"--Back cover.
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Watergate

Presents a collection of thirteen controversial essays that debate the events surrounding the Watergate scandal that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon, and discusses the efforts to impeach him, Ford's decision to pardon him, and the legacy of Watergate.
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Born digital

understanding the first generation of digital natives
Examines how economy, culture, and family life may change due to the coming of age of a generation of digital natives--individuals who have been exposed to technology their entire lives; and discusses the challenges they face.
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Share it

using digital tools and media
Introduces young readers to different types of digital tools and media that can be helpful during the research process, and how to make critical decisions when sharing digital information with others.

Media meltdown

a graphic guide adventure
Pema, Bounce and Jagroop must face off against a greedy developer as they fight for control of their airways.

Poster boy

Gray Fallon has everything a sixteen-year-old boy could want, including a new, hot girlfriend, but when his sister is diagnosed with a serious illness, he embarks on a search for answers that leads him on a mission to live simply, "like a caveman," and brings him to the attention of the media.

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