Media Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media, 2013 Update (Wadsworth Series in Mass Communication and Journalism)
PART I: THE MASS MEDIA INDUSTRIES. 1. Mass Media and Everyday Life. 2. Books: Rearranging the Page. 3. Newspapers: Expanding Delivery. 4. Magazines: Targeting the Audience. 5. Recordings: Demanding Choices. 6. Radio: Riding the Wave. 7. Movies: Picturing the Future. 8. Television: Changing Channels. 9. Digital Media: Widening the Web. PART II: SELLING THE MESSAGE. 10. Advertising: Motivating Customers. 11. Public Relations: Promoting Ideas. PART III: CHANGING MESSAGES. 12. News and Information: Getting Personal. 13. Society, Culture and Politics: Shaping the Issues. 14. Law and Regulation: Rewriting the Rules. 15. Ethics: Placing Responsibility. 16. Global Media: Discovering New Markets. Glossary. Media Information Resource Guide. Chapter References. Index.