Taking sides clashing views in mass media and society (McGraw-Hill, 2013)
Includes bibliographical references
Are family values shaped by the mass media? -- Do media unite the population in times of crisis? -- Do media distort representations of Islam and Arab cultures? -- Do media cause individuals to develop negative body images? -- Do video games encourage violent behavior? -- Is advertising good for society? -- Does fake news mislead the public? -- Will evolving forms of journalism be an improvement? -- Do social media encourage revolution? -- Is hate speech in the media directly affecting our culture? -- Does online communication compromise the rights of an individual when information is anonymous? -- Do copyright laws protect ownership of intellectual property? -- Did consolidation of the music industry hurt music distribution? -- Should newspapers shut down their presses? -- Do new business models result in greater consumer choice of products and ideas? -- Are youth indifferent to news and politics? -- Are online services responsible for an increase in bullying and harassment? -- Are people better informed in the information society?