About the Author
Detailed Contents
List of Boxes
Preface

Guided Tour Part 1: Overview
Chapter 1: Introduction: Media in a Changing World Part 2: The Print Industries

Chapter 2: Books: The Durable Medium
Chapter 3: Newspapers: Where Journalism Begins
Chapter 4: Magazines: The First of the Specialized Media Part 3: The Electronic Industries

Chapter 5: Movies: Magic from the Dream Factory
Chapter 6: Recordings: Copyright Battles, Format Wars
Chapter 7: Radio: The Hits Keep Coming
Chapter 8: Television: Reflecting and Affecting Society
Chapter 9: The Internet: Convergence in a Network World Part 4: Information and Persuasion Industries

Chapter 10: News: The Information Industry
Chapter 11: Public Relations and Politics: The Image Industries
Chapter 12: Advertising: The Media Support Industry Part 5: Media Issues
Chapter 13: Media Impact: Understanding Research and Effects
Chapter 14: Media Law: Understanding Freedom of Expression
Chapter 15: Media Ethics: Understanding Media Morality Notes

Glossary
Timeline
Credits
Index