At issue. Mass media

Contains eleven essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to video games, including the positive and negative effects of playing video games, violent video games and antisocial behavior, artistic and emotional satisfaction from video games, and other topics; and provides contact information for organizations and a bibliography.

"Sometimes known as the Fourth Estate, the media plays a . . . role in . . . society. It is held responsible for keeping the public informed and supporting a healthy democracy. However, some worry that the media presents the news in a way that is too sensationalized or biased, with its primary motives being ratings and profits rather than the good of the public. This volume examines differing viewpoints on what can reasonably be expected of the media, the effects of the internet on the media, and the various impacts the media has on society--including political, cultural, and economic"--Provided by publisher.

Contains twelve articles about books, discussing digital printing, the printed book market, e-books, and how publishers and libraries can meet the challenges presented by e-books.

A collection of seventeen essays that provides varying perspectives on issues related to politicians using social media and its influence on the campaign and election process.

A collection of twelve essays that explores various issues related to the obligations of the media, the rise of satirical news outlets, and how to interpret news in a post-fact era.

Presents a collection of essays offering opposing viewpoints on topics relating to mass media bias and the role the press plays in politics and social life.

A collection of essays that provides varying perspectives on issues related to Internet technology and its influence on humans.

Discusses various issues related to the music industry, such as declining music sales, poor content, illegal file sharing, the obsolescence of CDs, the future of digital music, and the status of vinyl records.

Includes a wide range of opinions surrounding issues concerning violent video games.

A collection of opposing essays discussing issues related to social networking sites. Includes eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper and magazine accounts, and other resources.