This book discusses two related themes concerning the role and processes of mass communication in society. The first deals with questions regarding the power of the media: how should it be defined? how is it wielded and by whom? are previous approaches and answers to such questions adequate? The second theme revolves around the divisions between the liberal pluralist and Marxist approaches to t…
The Dynamics of Mass Communication continues to be a comprehensive, colorful , and anecdotal introduction to mass media has been updated to include the latest facts, figures, and statistics. Also included is new information on media personalities, corporations, innovative programming, and any recent changes in the regulations governing the various media industries. The updated 1994 Edition of T…
The Dynamics of Mass Communication continues to be a comprehensive, colorful , and anecdotal introduction to mass media. Along with a thorough update of research and examples, this new edition features expanded coverage of international communications and an in-depth, critical discussion of new technologies.