Media and society into the 21st century : a historical introduction
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Media and society into the 21st century : a historical introduction
Wiley-Blackwell, 2009
2nd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [330]-343) and index
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Description
Media and Society into the 21st Century captures the breathtaking revolutionary sweep of mass media from the late 19th century to the present day.
Updated and expanded new edition including coverage of recent media developments and the continued impact of technological change
Newly reworked chapters on media, war, international relations, and new media
A new "Web 2.0" section explores the role of blogging, social networking, user-generated content, and search media in media landscape
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments vi
1. Introduction 1
2. The Press as a Mass Medium 6
3. The Development of the Film Industry 27
4. The Growth of Radio Broadcasting 49
5. The Rise of Advertising 69
6. Propaganda in Peace and War 82
7. Cold War and Communications 113
8. Television and Consumer Societies 136
9. Media, Information, and Entertainment 177
10. Media, War, and International Relations 208
11. The Rise of New Media 230
12. Globalization and Media 264
13. Conclusion 284
Notes 290
Further Reading 330
Index 344
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