TY  - BOOK
AU  - Alexander,Alison
AU  - Hanson,Jarice
TI  - Taking sides
T2  - Taking sides
SN  - 9780078049989 (pbk.)
AV  - HN90.M3 T35 2011 
U1  - 302.23 22
PY  - 2011///
CY  - New York
PB  - McGraw-Hill
KW  - Mass media
KW  - Social aspects
KW  - United States
KW  - Moral and ethical aspects
KW  - Influence
N1  - 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?
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