Diversity in U.S. Mass Media

Diversity in U.S. Mass Media

<i>Diversity in U.S. Mass Media</i> provides comprehensive coverage of the evolution and issues surrounding portrayals of social groups within the mass media of the United States.<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Focuses on past and current mass media representations of social groups</li> <li>Provides an overview of key theories that have guided research in mass media representations and stereotyping</li> <li>Discusses the impact new media has on representation and how technology is giving a new voice to various social groups</li> <li>Includes a chapter on how mass media industries are addressing diversity, complete with specially-commissioned interviews with media professionals</li> <li>Offers helpful supplementary features such as a glossary, questions for reflection, suggestions for projects related to diversity in mass media, and online resources for both instructors and students</li> <li>Accompanying website provides a glossary, links to related sites, recommendations of films to watch in the classroom, ideas for research projects, and an instructor's manual with sample syllabi</li> </ul>