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245 00 a| Taking sides.p| Clashing views on controversial issues in mass media and society /c| edited, selected, and with introductions by Alison Alexander and Jarice Hanson.;

246 30 a| Clashing views on controversial issues in mass media and society;

246 30 a| Mass media and society;

250 a| 7th ed.;

300 a| xviii, 408 pages ;c| 24 cm;

336 a| text2| rdacontent;

337 a| unmediated2| rdamedia;

338 a| volume2| rdacarrier;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references and index.;

505 0 a| Are American values shaped by the mass media? -- Is television harmful for children? -- Is emphasis on body image in the media harmful to females only? -- Do African American stereotypes still dominate entertainment television? -- Should the names of rape victims be reported? -- Should tobacco advertising be restricted? -- Is advertising ethical? -- Do the mass media undermine openness and accountability in democracy? -- Is negative campaigning bad for the American political process? -- Do the media have a liberal bias? -- Should Internet access be regulated? -- Do ratings work? -- Have the direction and power of the FCC changed? -- Media monopolies : Does concentration of ownership jeopardize media content? -- Is civic journalism good journalism? -- Have the news media improved since 9/11? -- Can privacy be protected in the information age? -- WIll technology change social interaction?;

520 a| This debate-style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in mass media. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading scholars and media commentators, reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework. Taking Sides actively develops critical thinking skills by requiring students to analyze opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgments.;

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650 0 a| Mass mediax| Moral and ethical aspects.=| ^A193490;

650 0 a| Mass mediaz| United Statesx| Influence.=| ^A1005328;

700 1 a| Alexander, Alison,d| 1949 October 21-=| ^A997207;

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Taking sides. / edited, selected, and with introductions by Alison Alexander and Jarice Hanson.

Other author	Alexander, Alison, 1949 October 21-
Other author	Hanson, Jarice.
Format	Book
Edition	7th ed.
Publication Info	Guilford, Conn. : McGraw-Hill/Dushkin, ©2001.
Description	xviii, 408 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects	Mass media--Social aspects. --United States. Mass media--Moral and ethical aspects. Mass media--United States. --Influence.

Portion of title	Clashing views on controversial issues in mass media and society
Portion of title	Mass media and society
Contents	Are American values shaped by the mass media? -- Is television harmful for children? -- Is emphasis on body image in the media harmful to females only? -- Do African American stereotypes still dominate entertainment television? -- Should the names of rape victims be reported? -- Should tobacco advertising be restricted? -- Is advertising ethical? -- Do the mass media undermine openness and accountability in democracy? -- Is negative campaigning bad for the American political process? -- Do the media have a liberal bias? -- Should Internet access be regulated? -- Do ratings work? -- Have the direction and power of the FCC changed? -- Media monopolies : Does concentration of ownership jeopardize media content? -- Is civic journalism good journalism? -- Have the news media improved since 9/11? -- Can privacy be protected in the information age? -- WIll technology change social interaction?
Abstract	This debate-style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in mass media. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading scholars and media commentators, reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework. Taking Sides actively develops critical thinking skills by requiring students to analyze opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgments.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN	0072828196
ISBN	9780072828191

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