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Media and Society into the 21st Century captures the breathtaking revolutionary sweep of mass media from the late 19th century to the present day.* Updated and expanded new edition including coverage of recent media developments and the continued impact of technological change* Newly reworked chapters on media, war, international relations, and new media* A new "Web 2.0" section explores the role of blogging, social networking, user-generated content, and search media in media landscape

Media and Society into the 21st Century: A Historical Introduction

Acknowledgments.1. Introduction.2. The Press as a Mass Medium.3. The Development of the Film Industry.4. The Growth of Radio Broadcasting.5. The Rise of Advertising.6. Propaganda in Peace and War.7. Cold War and Communications.8. Television and Consumer Societies.9. Media, Information, and Entertainment.10. Media, War, and International Relations.11. The Rise of New Media.12. Globalization and Media.13. Conclusion.Notes.Further Reading.Index.