Includes bibliographical references and index.

Media and the information age -- The changing media -- Media and society -- The media -- Books -- Print and digital newspapers -- Magazines -- Recorded music -- Radio -- Film and video -- Television -- The Internet -- The third screen: smart phones and tablets -- Video games -- Public relations -- Media issues -- Advertising -- Media uses and impacts -- Media policy and law -- Media ethics -- Global communications media.

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