The media's influence on society, Andrew Karpan, book editor
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The media's influence on society, Andrew Karpan, book editor
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-125) and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The media's influence on society
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1268332620
Responsibility statement
Andrew Karpan, book editor
Series statement
At issue. Mass media
Summary
Sometimes known as the Fourth Estate, the media plays a role in society. It is held responsible for keeping the public informed and supporting a healthy democracy. However, some worry that the media presents the news in a way that is too sensationalized or biased, with its primary motives being ratings and profits rather than the good of the public. This volume examines differing viewpoints on what can reasonably be expected of the media, the effects of the internet on the media, and the various impacts the media has on society--including political, cultural, and economic
Target audience
adolescent
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- YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Media Studies
- Journalism + Social aspects -- United States -- Juvenile literature
- Journalism + Objectivity -- United States -- Juvenile literature
- YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Social Science / Sociology
- Essays
- Mass media + Objectivity -- United States -- Juvenile literature
- United States -- Juvenile literature
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- Classification1
- Contributor1
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- Subject7
- YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Media Studies
- Journalism + Social aspects -- United States -- Juvenile literature
- Journalism + Objectivity -- United States -- Juvenile literature
- YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Social Science / Sociology
- Essays
- Mass media + Objectivity -- United States -- Juvenile literature
- United States -- Juvenile literature
- Content1
- Editor1
- Is Part Of1
- Mapped to1