Understanding the media : a sociology of mass communication / Joel Smith.
By: Smith, Joel.
Material type: BookSeries: Hampton Press communication seriesMass communications and journalism: Publisher: Cresskill, N.J. : Hampton Press, 1995Description: xxiv, 392 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 1572730048 (m) (hbk); 1572730056 (v) (pbk.).Subject(s): Mass media -- Social aspectsDDC classification: 302.23Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 302.23 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00075455 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This volume aims to clarify the social role of the media and illuminate mass communication as a social system. It applies traditional sociological concepts to an examination of why the media operate as they do, hold their devotees, and gender deep concerns.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-370) and index.
Introduction: Mass communication and its legacy -- Communication as a social process -- The structure and processes of communication systems -- Systems of mass communication -- The social role of mass communication and the media -- Control of the mass media -- Public policy and control of the media -- Development of the state and public communication -- Contemporary media policy issues in comparative perspective -- A sociology of mass communication.