Taking sides. Clashing views in mass media and society /
Clashing views in mass media and society. Mass media and society.
selected, edited, and with introductions by Alison Alexander and Jarice Hanson.
- 11th ed.
- New York : McGraw-Hill, c2011.
- xxiv, 390 p. ; 24 cm.
- Taking sides. McGraw-Hill contemporary learning series. .
- Taking sides. McGraw-Hill contemporary learning series. .
Includes bibliographical references.
Are American values shaped by the mass media? -- Are Harry Potter books harmful for children? -- Do media represent realistic images of Arabs? -- Do media cause individuals to develop negative body images? -- Do video games encourage violent behavior? -- Do copyright laws protect ownership of intellectual property? -- Is advertising good for society? -- Can media regain public trust? -- Does fake news mislead the public? -- Will evolving forms of journalism be an improvement? -- Should the public support freedom of the press? -- Is hate speech in the media directly affecting our culture? -- Has industry regulation controlled indecent media content? -- Can the independent musical artist thrive in today's music business? -- Should newspapers shut down their presses? -- Do new business models result in greater consumer choice of products and ideas? -- Are online services responsible for an increase in bullying and harassment? -- Are people better informed in the information society?
9780078049989 (pbk.) 0078049989 (pbk.)
Mass media--Social aspects--United States.
Mass media--Moral and ethical aspects--United States.
Mass media--Influence.--United States
HN90.M3 / T35 2011
302.23 / TAK 2011
Includes bibliographical references.
Are American values shaped by the mass media? -- Are Harry Potter books harmful for children? -- Do media represent realistic images of Arabs? -- Do media cause individuals to develop negative body images? -- Do video games encourage violent behavior? -- Do copyright laws protect ownership of intellectual property? -- Is advertising good for society? -- Can media regain public trust? -- Does fake news mislead the public? -- Will evolving forms of journalism be an improvement? -- Should the public support freedom of the press? -- Is hate speech in the media directly affecting our culture? -- Has industry regulation controlled indecent media content? -- Can the independent musical artist thrive in today's music business? -- Should newspapers shut down their presses? -- Do new business models result in greater consumer choice of products and ideas? -- Are online services responsible for an increase in bullying and harassment? -- Are people better informed in the information society?
9780078049989 (pbk.) 0078049989 (pbk.)
Mass media--Social aspects--United States.
Mass media--Moral and ethical aspects--United States.
Mass media--Influence.--United States
HN90.M3 / T35 2011
302.23 / TAK 2011