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100 media moments that changed America

Author: Jim Willis
Publisher: Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood Press, ©2010.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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"From the launching of America's first newspaper to YouTube's latest phone-videoed crime, the media has always been guilty of indulging America's obsession with controversy. This encyclopedia covers 100 events in world history from the 17th century to the present - moments that alone were major and minor, but ones that exploded in the public eye when the media stepped in. Topics covered include yellow journalism, the  Read more...
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Jim Willis
ISBN: 9780313355172 0313355177 9780313355189 0313355185
OCLC Number: 457768263
Description: xxii, 229 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Contents: The new nation: 1690-1799 --
The 19th century : the pioneering spirit abounds --
The 20th century : growth and tragedies define America --
The 21st century : 2000-2009 --
Stretching the list of 100 : ten notable additional moments.
Other Titles: One hundred media moments that changed America
Responsibility: Jim Willis.

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Covers 100 events in history from the turn of the 20th century to the present that exploded in the public eye when the media stepped in.  Read more...

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"This is different from other titles on mass media published in the past and would provide an excellent introduction for students. Most high schools include mass-media courses, and this book would

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