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Mass Communication

Living in a Media World

by Ralph E. Hanson

9th Edition

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

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Print ISBN9781071967621
eText ISBN9781071856390
PublisherSAGE Publications, Inc
Publishing Year2024
Edition9th Edition
LanguageEnglish
Pages520

Mass Communication: Living in a Media World, 9th Edition, provides students and instructors with a foundational introduction to mass media. Written by Ralph E. Hanson and published by SAGE Publications, Inc., this textbook explains how modern media systems function and interact with public audiences across introductory communication courses.

The ninth edition analyzes how media organizations and consumers evolved following the global pandemic. The text explores digital and interactive communication networks, examining online platforms, mobile applications, social media dynamics, video game industries, and global communication structures.

Strategic communication concepts are developed through dedicated chapters covering advertising campaigns and public relations strategies. Available on the Sage Vantage digital learning platform, the text helps instructors deliver interactive coursework tailored to current media practices.

Table of Contents

  1. Chapter 1: Living in a Media World: An Introduction to Mass Communication

  2. Chapter 2: Mass Communication Effects: How Society and Media Interact

  3. Chapter 3: The Media Business: Consolidation, Globalization, and the Long Tail

  4. Chapter 4: Books: The Birth of the Mass Media

  5. Chapter 5: The News Business: Reflection of a Democratic Society

  6. Chapter 6: Audio: Music and Talk Across Media

  7. Chapter 7: Movies: Mass Producing Entertainment

  8. Chapter 8: Television and Video: Broadcast and Beyond

  9. Chapter 9: Online and Mobile Media

  10. Chapter 10: Social Media and Video Games: Becoming Part of the Story

  11. Chapter 11: Global Media: Communication Around the World

  12. Chapter 12: Advertising: Selling a Message

  13. Chapter 13: Public Relations: Interactions, Relationships, and the News

  14. Chapter 14: Media Law: Free Speech and Fairness

  15. Chapter 15: Media Ethics: Truthfulness, Fairness, and Standards of Decency

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