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Mass Communication Media and Culture

    Table of Contents

    • Chapter 1: Media and Culture

      • Chapter Introduction
      • Intersection of American Media and Culture
      • How Did We Get Here? The Evolution of Media
      • How Did We Get Here? The Evolution of Culture
      • Media Mix: Convergence
      • Cultural Values Shape Media; Media Shape Cultural Values
      • Mass Media and Popular Culture
      • Media Literacy
    • Chapter 2: Media Effects

      • Mass Media and Its Messages
      • Media Effects Theories
      • Methods of Researching Media Effects
      • Media Studies Controversies
    • Chapter 3: Books

      • Chapter Introduction
      • History of Books
      • Books and the Development of U.S. Popular Culture
      • Major Book Formats
      • Current Publishing Trends
      • The Influence of New Technology
    • Chapter 4: Newspapers

      • Chapter Introduction
      • History of Newspapers
      • Different Styles and Models of Journalism
      • How Newspapers Control the Public’s Access to Information and Impact American Pop Culture
      • Current Popular Trends in the Newspaper Industry
      • Online Journalism Redefines News
    • Chapter 5: Magazines

      • Chapter Introduction
      • History of Magazine Publishing
      • The Role of Magazines in the Development of American Popular Culture
      • Major Publications in the Magazine Industry
      • How Magazines Control the Public’s Access to Information
      • Specialization of Magazines
      • Influence of the Internet on the Magazine Industry
    • Chapter 6: Music

      • Chapter Introduction
      • The Evolution of Popular Music
      • The Reciprocal Nature of Music and Culture
      • Current Popular Trends in the Music Industry
      • Influence of New Technology
    • Chapter 7: Radio

      • Chapter Introduction
      • Evolution of Radio Broadcasting
      • Radio Station Formats
      • Radio’s Impact on Culture
      • Radio’s New Future
    • Chapter 8: Movies

      • Chapter Introduction
      • The History of Movies
      • Movies and Culture
      • Issues and Trends in Film
      • The Influence of New Technology
    • Chapter 9: Television

      • The Evolution of Television
      • The Relationship Between Television and Culture
      • Issues and Trends in the Television Industry
      • Influence of New Technologies
    • Chapter 10: Electronic Games and Entertainment

      • Chapter Introduction
      • The Evolution of Electronic Games
      • Influential Contemporary Games
      • The Impact of Video Games on Culture
      • Controversial Issues
      • Blurring the Boundaries Between Video Games, Information, Entertainment, and Communication
    • Chapter 11: The Internet and Social Media

      • Chapter Introduction
      • The Evolution of the Internet
      • Social Media and Web 2.0
      • The Effects of the Internet and Globalization on Popular Culture and Interpersonal Communication
      • Issues and Trends
    • Chapter 12: Advertising and Public Relations

      • Advertising
      • Public Relations
    • Chapter 13: Economics of Mass Media

      • Chapter Introduction
      • Characteristics of Media Industries
      • The Internet’s Effects on Media Economies
      • Digital Divide in a Global Economy
      • Information Economy
      • Globalization of Media
      • Cultural Imperialism
    • Chapter 14: Ethics of Mass Media

      • Chapter Introduction
      • Ethical Issues in Mass Media
      • News Media and Ethics
      • Ethical Considerations of the Online World
    • Chapter 15: Media and Government

      • Chapter Introduction
      • Government Regulation of Media
      • The Law and Mass Media Messages
      • Censorship and Freedom of Speech
      • Intellectual Property Issues in the Mass Media
      • Digital Democracy and Its Possible Effects
      • Media Influence on Laws and Government
    • Chapter 16: The Future of Mass Media

      • Changes in Media Over the Last Century
      • Information Delivery Methods
      • Modern Media Delivery: Pros and Cons
      • Current Trends in Electronic Media
      • Privacy Laws and the Impact of Digital Surveillance
      • Mass Media, New Technology, and the Public
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