Mass Communication Media and Culture

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1: Media and Culture

    • Chapter Introduction
    • Intersection of American Media and Culture
    • How Did We Get Here? The Evolution of Media
    • How Did We Get Here? The Evolution of Culture
    • Media Mix: Convergence
    • Cultural Values Shape Media; Media Shape Cultural Values
    • Mass Media and Popular Culture
    • Media Literacy
  • Chapter 2: Media Effects

    • Mass Media and Its Messages
    • Media Effects Theories
    • Methods of Researching Media Effects
    • Media Studies Controversies
  • Chapter 3: Books

    • Chapter Introduction
    • History of Books
    • Books and the Development of U.S. Popular Culture
    • Major Book Formats
    • Current Publishing Trends
    • The Influence of New Technology
  • Chapter 4: Newspapers

    • Chapter Introduction
    • History of Newspapers
    • Different Styles and Models of Journalism
    • How Newspapers Control the Public’s Access to Information and Impact American Pop Culture
    • Current Popular Trends in the Newspaper Industry
    • Online Journalism Redefines News
  • Chapter 5: Magazines

    • Chapter Introduction
    • History of Magazine Publishing
    • The Role of Magazines in the Development of American Popular Culture
    • Major Publications in the Magazine Industry
    • How Magazines Control the Public’s Access to Information
    • Specialization of Magazines
    • Influence of the Internet on the Magazine Industry
  • Chapter 6: Music

    • Chapter Introduction
    • The Evolution of Popular Music
    • The Reciprocal Nature of Music and Culture
    • Current Popular Trends in the Music Industry
    • Influence of New Technology
  • Chapter 7: Radio

    • Chapter Introduction
    • Evolution of Radio Broadcasting
    • Radio Station Formats
    • Radio’s Impact on Culture
    • Radio’s New Future
  • Chapter 8: Movies

    • Chapter Introduction
    • The History of Movies
    • Movies and Culture
    • Issues and Trends in Film
    • The Influence of New Technology
  • Chapter 9: Television

    • The Evolution of Television
    • The Relationship Between Television and Culture
    • Issues and Trends in the Television Industry
    • Influence of New Technologies
  • Chapter 10: Electronic Games and Entertainment

    • Chapter Introduction
    • The Evolution of Electronic Games
    • Influential Contemporary Games
    • The Impact of Video Games on Culture
    • Controversial Issues
    • Blurring the Boundaries Between Video Games, Information, Entertainment, and Communication
  • Chapter 11: The Internet and Social Media

    • Chapter Introduction
    • The Evolution of the Internet
    • Social Media and Web 2.0
    • The Effects of the Internet and Globalization on Popular Culture and Interpersonal Communication
    • Issues and Trends
  • Chapter 12: Advertising and Public Relations

    • Advertising
    • Public Relations
  • Chapter 13: Economics of Mass Media

    • Chapter Introduction
    • Characteristics of Media Industries
    • The Internet’s Effects on Media Economies
    • Digital Divide in a Global Economy
    • Information Economy
    • Globalization of Media
    • Cultural Imperialism
  • Chapter 14: Ethics of Mass Media

    • Chapter Introduction
    • Ethical Issues in Mass Media
    • News Media and Ethics
    • Ethical Considerations of the Online World
  • Chapter 15: Media and Government

    • Chapter Introduction
    • Government Regulation of Media
    • The Law and Mass Media Messages
    • Censorship and Freedom of Speech
    • Intellectual Property Issues in the Mass Media
    • Digital Democracy and Its Possible Effects
    • Media Influence on Laws and Government
  • Chapter 16: The Future of Mass Media

    • Changes in Media Over the Last Century
    • Information Delivery Methods
    • Modern Media Delivery: Pros and Cons
    • Current Trends in Electronic Media
    • Privacy Laws and the Impact of Digital Surveillance
    • Mass Media, New Technology, and the Public