mass media

Presents opposing viewpoints on the impact of mass media on society.

Entries for superheroes include their alter ego, first appearance, occupation, costume, tools and weapons, biography, quote and comment.

Explores how the media impacts every aspect of life, describing how the media has influenced how society views world events, prominent figures, products, and other countries.

Contains thirteen sets of essays by scholars and journalists in which they discuss issues related to the portrayal of religion in the media.

Examines how wartime news has been interpreted and reported in the United States and the effects of those reports on the public, discussing major events between 1675 and 2010, and describing the relationship between the press and the US military.

Contains thirty-six articles by media professionals and scholars in which they examine the roles of journalists and the mass media in government and politics.

Traces the history of violence in images, movies, video games and other forms of information and entertainment and challenges those who maintain that it contributes to increased crime and deviant behavior.

Explores how public opinion polls have influenced every aspect of American society, including how the news is reported, the creation of public policy, and the way the government is run.

Examines popular culture's connection to politics, discussing movies, documentaries, radio, television, news, media, advertising, and other media; and includes alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about related people and topics, such as Muhammad Ali, Dave Chappelle, "The Simpsons," and Twitter.