Mass Communication

This book is a unique inquiry into the history and the ongoing moral significance of mass communication as an idea and social form. Organized around narrative accounts of individuals and their communicative worlds, it strives to refigure mass communication as a concept, illuminate significant but overlooked rhetorical episodes in its history, and call listeners to reconsider their own engagements with it today.

Propaganda Explained: Jacques Ellul on Mass Influence, Media Control, and Psychological Manipulation is a practical introduction to Ellul’s account of how propaganda works in modern societies. Ellul did not treat propaganda as simple lying or crude political messaging. He saw it as a system of influence built into mass society itself, working through news, education, administration, public relations, social groups, and the constant flow of information. This book explains his ideas in plain language, showing why propaganda depends not only on messages but also on the habits, institutions, ...

In "Mass Communication: Exploring the Dynamics of Media Influence," Ali Muattar delves deep into the modern communication channels, shedding light on their power and impact on society. This compelling third edition offers a comprehensive overview of mass communication, from traditional journalism to the ever-evolving landscape of digital media. Readers will uncover the mechanisms behind media influence and learn to critically analyze the messages disseminated through various platforms. With a focus on understanding the social implications of mass communication, this book is an essential ...

Shaping the Public Mind: Understanding McCombs & Shaw’s Agenda-Setting Theory and Its Lasting Influence Why do some issues dominate headlines while others are barely mentioned? How does media attention shape what we, as citizens, view as the most important problems of our time? And what role do journalists, politicians, and digital platforms play in deciding what enters public debate? This book explores these questions through the lens of McCombs and Shaw’s groundbreaking Agenda-Setting Theory, one of the most influential frameworks in communication and media studies. From its origins ...

Power, Communication, and Democracy: Understanding the Lasting Influence of Harold Lasswell explores the groundbreaking ideas of one of the twentieth century’s most influential thinkers. Harold Lasswell reshaped political science, pioneered the study of propaganda, developed the famous communication model—“Who says what, in which channel, to whom, with what effect?”—and laid the foundation for the policy sciences. His interdisciplinary vision linked psychology, politics, communication, and governance, offering insights that remain urgently relevant in today’s digital age. This ...

Bloomsbury presents Hot Type, written and read by Jeff Jarvis. Hot Type is the epic story of the magnificent 19th-century machine that rendered Gutenberg’s movable type obsolete and opened the portal to the long century of mass media. The Linotype mechanized the 400-year-old process of setting...

Bloomsbury presents The Gutenberg Parenthesis written and read by Jeff Jarvis. PROSE AWARDS MEDIA ADN CULTURAL STUDIES FINALIST 2024 The Gutenberg Parenthesis traces the epoch of print from its fateful beginnings to our digital present – and draws out lessons for the age to come. The age of...

We are all on social media now. It is pointless to claim that we do not have a profile or that we do not use it, because social media talks about us anyway, and there is certainly someone who does so. Our first and last names, a comment, a sentence we said, a photo with friends... just try searching for your first and last name on Google and you'll find that social media is among the top results, even for those who don't have a profile. How is this possible? Simple. These sites have ceased to be what they once were and have become real parallel communication channels. They dynamically ...

Dans Propaganda, Edward Bernays, le père des relations publiques modernes, révèle avec une clarté chirurgicale les mécanismes qui façonnent notre manière de penser — et les raisons pour lesquelles nous pensons d’une certaine façon. Entre histoire, psychologie et exemples concrets, le livre montre comment des campagnes soigneusement orchestrées, des symboles et des leaders d’opinion parviennent à transformer des préférences privées en consensus public. Si vous avez déjà soupçonné que les informations, la publicité et les discours publics ne racontent pas toujours ...

Messengers are known to have been attacked for delivering bad news to their bosses and everyday reporters get attacked in their line of duty when gathering newsworthy pieces of information on behalf of the general public. Journalism is the only profession in the whole world where the primary job of the employees is to dig up dirt on others. Well nobody likes being publicly exposed however nice a person they are by nature, when something unfavorable about them gets aired they are naturally inclined to retaliate, which could mean causing harm to the people that dug up dirt on them in the ...

What if one voice could make the entire nation believe the impossible? On a quiet October evening in 1938, a young radio dramatist transformed a routine broadcast into the most extraordinary event in American media history. Within the span of an hour, ordinary listeners were swept from their living rooms into a world on fire, a world where fiction sounded exactly like the truth. Whispers in the Static: How a Single Broadcast Sparked Fear, Faith, and the Birth of Modern Myth unravels the story behind that night, the infamous “War of the Worlds” broadcast, and the deeper truths it ...

Do you want to exude a presence that captivates people? Be memorable and make better impressions? Do you want to make people stand up and notice when you enter a room?

The eBook on solar flares explores one of the most powerful and fascinating phenomena in our solar system. Solar flares, sudden and intense bursts of radiation from the Sun, have significant impacts on Earth's technological systems and human activities. Beginning with an in-depth explanation of what solar flares are and how they form, the eBook dives into the various types, characteristics, and features that define these solar eruptions. It highlights historical events such as the 1859 Carrington Event and modern solar flares like those in 2017, analyzing their effects on society, ...

Being alone is often is not a matter of choice, but life circumstances. Man is a social animal, and feeling lonely and isolated can cause serious health issues, such as anxiety, depression and a weak immune system. Of course, some choose to isolate themselves, and the reasons are usually social anxiety and lack of confidence. But this audiobook will demonstrate to you that being alone can be an incredibly positive experience. If you follow these professional tips and strategies, not only will you not feel lonely anymore, but you’ll start craving some alone time!

A New York Times bestselling author and former news correspondent argues that journalists committed to sharing the truth need to put an end to bias that has slowly taken over media outlets. Former CBS News correspondent Goldberg cites example after example of what he identifies as distorted...

What Can One Person Do? [Christians: You Can Change The World] Many faithful Christians wish to make a substantial contribution to change the world for good, but do not know how to go about doing it. They often wonder if they would ever be able to do anything as an individual, seeing the world is controlled by mass-movements. This book explains what an individual Christian can do to change the world. The authors, two crusaders, write from experience. Single-handedly they have wrought much in the theological world, and this book explains how others can do the same.

If you are considering getting involved with a nonprofit, whether as an employee, a volunteer, a member of the leadership team, or a board member, you do not want to miss the up-to-date, critical information provided in Generation Giving Back. In a clear, solution-oriented and fun listen, M.S. Mastel has brought 30 years of experience managing nonprofits with real examples and guides so that you can efficiently have meaningful impact on any mission that moves you.

"Postjournalism and the Death of Newspapers may be the most profound analysis of the subject since the last time Marshall McLuhan wrote about it. Mir describes a universe in which the news now chases the reader rather than the other way around. Everything is told in a wonderful epigrammatic style – you will be digging up quotes from it for years." – Martin Gurri, author of “The Revolt of the Public”. "The most important book in media theory that has been written in 40 years." – Paul Levinson, author of “Digital McLuhan”. "Andrey Mir’s Postjournalism offers a powerful, ...

Step into an immersive technological revolution that shattered the monopoly on knowledge and birthed mass literacy. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking journey transports you from fragile hand-copied manuscripts to the thunderous clack of the movable type machine. Experience...

Why is it often so tough for Christian couples to communicate? Many women find themselves feeling frustrated during conversations, while their husbands might seem to shut down and retreat. Can couples really connect without turning a simple discussion into a heated argument? And does the Bible offer any guidance on how to communicate effectively in marriage? In her eye-opening book, Is Marriage a Joke?, Tiffany Godfrey takes you on a thoughtful exploration of these challenges. With a relatable, woman-to-woman style, Tiffany uncovers the myths surrounding marital communication and offers ...