mass media

Explores the rise of fake news and propaganda across mass media.

"What is media bias? Are all media outlets inherently biased? What does it mean for the news we receive? Media bias is a hot topic in the twenty-first century, when everyone and anyone can start a media organization and present content as news, but is all news created equal? Through critical essays and input from media insiders and watchdogs, students will explore what media bias is, how it affects the news they read and watch, and what they can do to make sure that they're not swayed by media bias when they ingest news"--Amazon.com.

Explores online privacy and security, including encryption and hacking, and contains an interview with a cybersecurity expert.

This nonideological analysis of the debate regarding intelligent design and evolution reveals the intentional distortions and unseen influences of modern media that skew the public's view of world events and controversial issues.

Discusses issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's 1975 ban on joint ownership of multiple forms of media.

"There are many ways to learn what's happening in the world. You can go online, read newspapers, listen to the radio, and watch TV. Information can come from anywhere. So, how do you know the difference between what's true and what isn't? Who can you trust?"--Provided by publisher.

Provides divergent viewpoints on whether or not exposure to violent entertainment harms young people.

The author discusses his opinions on media and journalism in America.

Explores the skills and educational background needed to get a job in the media and journalism field, and provides advice on resumes and interviewing. Includes a glossary and additional resources.

"The shocking inside story of the struggle for power and control at Paramount, the multibillion-dollar entertainment empire controlled by the Redstone family, and the dysfunction, misconduct, and deceit that threatened the future of the company . . . Its founder and head, ninety-three-year-old Sumner M. Redstone, was facing a very public lawsuit brought by a former romantic companion, Manuela Herzer--a lawsuit that placed Sumner's deteriorating health and questionable judgment under a harsh light. As one of the last in a long line of all-powerful media moguls, Sumner had been a relentlessly demanding boss, and an even more demanding father. When his daughter, Shari, took control of her father's business, she faced the hostility of boards and management who for years had heard Sumner disparage his daughter. Les Moonves, the popular CEO of CBS, felt particularly threatened. Scheming with his allies on the board, Moonves worked to strip Shari of power. But while he publicly battled Shari, news began to leak that Moonves had been involved in multiple instances of sexual misconduct, and he began working behind the scenes to try to make the stories disappear. 'Unscripted' is [a] . . . look at the usually secret inner workings of two public companies, their boards of directors, and a wealthy family in the throes of seismic changes. Through the microcosm of this company, whose once victorious business model of cable fees and ticket sales is crumbling under the assault of technological advances, and whose workplace is undergoing radical change in the wake of #MeToo, Black Lives Matter, and a distaste for the old guard"--Provided by publisher.