Mass Media

Name: Mass Media
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ISBN: 9780737745313

ISBN-10: 0737745312

ISBN-13: 9780737745313

Edition: 2010

Authors: Roman Espejo

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This compendium of viewpoints, both pro and con, cover several issues relating to the role and regulation of media in American society. Are media monopolies are a myth? Does media violence cause youth violence? Is racism and ethnic bias in the media a serious problem? These questions and more are debated and answered for readers. Essay sources include Hillary Rodham Clinton, Rebecca Blood, Lena-Snomeka Gomes, and Media Matters for America.

Book details

List price: $33.80
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 10/2/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?


Introduction



Is Bias in the Media a Serious Problem?


Chapter Preface



Liberal Media Bias Is a Serious Problem




Conservative Media Bias Is a Serious Problem Media Matters for America



Racism and Ethnic Bias in the Media Is a Serious Problem




Racism and Bias Against Ethnic Groups in the Media Is Not a Problem




Broadcasters Should Be Required to Air a Variety of Opposing Views




Broadcasters Should Not Be Required to Air a Variety of Opposing Views



Periodical Bibliography



Does Media Ownership Need More or Less Regulation?


Chapter Preface



Media Monopolies Are a Serious Problem




Media Monopolies Are a Myth




The Newspaper-broadcast Cross-ownership Ban Should Be Preserved Common Cause



The Newspaper-broadcast Cross-ownership Ban Should Be Lifted



Periodical Bibliography



How Does the Media Affect Society?


Chapter Preface



Media Violence May Cause Youth Violence




Media Violence Does Not Cause Youth Violence




Alcohol Advertising Encourages Teens to Consume Alcohol RAND Corporation



Alcohol Advertising Does Not Encourage Teens to Consume Alcohol



Periodical Bibliography



How Will the Media Be Affected by the Internet?


Chapter Preface



The Internet Will Make Newspapers Obsolete




The Internet Will Not Make Newspapers Obsolete




Blogs Are an Innovative Part of Journalism




Blogs Are Not Journalism




Internet Journalism Will Transform the Media




Internet Journalism Will Not Transform the Media



Periodical Bibliography


For Further Discussion


Organizations to Contact


Bibliography of Books


Index