An overview of media violence that examines the role of the mass media in society and the effects of media violence, and explains to teenagers and young adults how to prevent negative consequences from exposure to media violence. Also lists further resources, including organizations, books, and Web sites.
Contains articles that examine concerns and controversies in modern media, covering advertising and persuasion, celebrity worship and fandom, National Public Radio, and other topics; arranged alphabetically from A to N.
Provides information on various careers in the field of communications, including education and experience needed, duties performed, job requirements, and salary ranges.
Describes approximately thirty media careers, covering duties, work environment, salary, outlook, perks and pitfalls, and required education, experience, and personality traits, and includes an interview in each profile.
A critique of the media which discusses why the values of journalists have changed, how their practices are undermining the credibility of the press, and how they affect the future of America by distorting the election process.
Presents opposing viewpoints about various aspects of censorship and freedom of speech and includes critical thinking skill activities and a list of organizations to contact.
Identifies creative and media career opportunities, providing descriptions of actors, sound engineers, journalists, designers, and others, with information on responsibilities and training, and profiles of workers in the field.
