The Republic of Mass Culture: Journalism, Filmmaking, and Broadcasting in America Since 1941
- ISBN-10
- 0801883156
- ISBN-13
- 9780801883156
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 298
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- JHU Press
- Author
- James L. Baughman
Description
Carefully drawing on interdisciplinary communication research, The Republic of Mass Culture presents a lively analysis of the shifting objectives and challenges of the media industries.
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