Harris, Richard Jackson.

A cognitive psychology of mass communication. / Richard Jackson Harris and Fred W. Sanborn. - 6th ed. - xiv, 544 p. : 24 cm. - Routledge communication series .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 419-501) and indexes.

Contents: Mass communication in our wired society: the changing media landscape -- Research and theory in mass communication: How are media studied scientifically? -- The psychology of media use: Tapping into our deepest selves -- Media portrayals of groups: distorted social mirrors -- Advertising: baiting, catching, and reeling us in -- Sports, Music, and religion: emotion to the forefront -- New: setting an agenda about the world -- Politics: using news and advertising to win elections -- Violence: watching all that mayhem really matters -- Sex: is turning in turning us on? sexuality through a media lens -- Socially positive media: teaching good things to children (and the rest of us) -- Responding to media: getting our two cents in --

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Mass media--Psychological aspects.

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