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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, 2011. - xxiv, 390 p. ; 24 cm. - 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


Mass media--Social aspects--United States.
Mass media--Moral and ethical aspects--United States.
Mass media--Influence.--United States

302.23 / T136

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