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Understanding the media : a sociology of mass communication / Joel Smith.

By: Smith, Joel, 1925-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: 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: 302.23
Contents:
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.
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General Lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 302.23 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00075455
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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.

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