The creation of the media : political origins of modern communications /
By: Starr, Paul
Material type: BookPublisher: New York : Basic Books, c2004.Description: xii, 484 p. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 0465081932Subject(s): Mass media -- United States -- History | Mass media -- Political aspects -- United States -- History | Mass media -- United States -- History | Mass media -- United States -- Political aspects -- HistoryDDC classification: 302.23/0973 Online resources: Location Map
Summary:
Traces the history of the development of the media in the United States and Europe, arguing that the lack of controls on American media contributed to the country's political and economic success, and looking at how new technologies have contributed to the power of the media industry.
Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 302.230973 ST CR (Browse shelf) | Available | T0048240 |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 403-470) and index.
Traces the history of the development of the media in the United States and Europe, arguing that the lack of controls on American media contributed to the country's political and economic success, and looking at how new technologies have contributed to the power of the media industry.