mass media

Contains thirteen essays that describe the presence and effects of media bias from liberal, conservative, and centrist viewpoints, on issues that include coverage of gun control, the war in Iraq, and the White House.

Studies the influence of media messages on the American public, looking at the stories and messages conveyed in prime time television shows, and in popular films and music, and examines methods of analyzing the content and impact of images of gender, socioeconomic class, race, and sexual orientation.

Considers the issue of media violence from different points of view, focusing on such topics as the effects of media violence on society and on children, the influence of rap music on violence, and the possibility of media regulation.

Contains seventeen articles that provide opposing viewpoints on questions of whether media bias is a serious problem, which issues reveal media bias, and whether media bias should be challenged.

A collection of articles which address the different viewpoints surrounding the controversy over violence in the media.

Explores the impact movies television, music, and video games have on people's lives, examines issues facing the entertainment industry, and discusses how the industry has evolved in recent years.

Presents the issue of censorship from factual analysis taken from a variety of government and researach facilities, to tell students more of they want to know about this issue.

Examines the role of the media in American society and it has been used to promote specific political or social agendas.

A collection of essays that studies the opposing views about violence in the media and discusses whether or not it is a serious problem, if the government should restrict it, how society should react to it, and other related topics.

Presents an illustrated guide to popular media for kids, and includes information on television, radio, magazines, comic books, newspapers, and the music industry.