Media/impact: an introduction to mass media. /
Shirley Biagi.
- 3rd ed.
- Belmont, Calif.: Wadsworth Pub. Co., 1996.
- xxiv, 411 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 390-400) and index.
Contents:Overview: Introduction to the mass media -- Mass media for the 21st century: interactive and on-line -- The Media industries: The Newspaper industry -- The magazine industry -- The book publishing industry -- The Radio industry -- The Recording industry -- The Television industry -- The Movie industry -- Support industries: Advertising -- Public relations -- Issues and effects: Ownership issues and press performance issues -- Media effects -- Legal and regulatory issues -- Ethical practices -- International media: A Global media marketplace -- Student resource guide --