History of the Mass Media in the United States: An Encyclopedia

by Margaret A. Blanchard (Editor)

Overview

The influence of the mass media on American history has been overwhelming. History of the Mass Media in the United States examines the ways in which the media both affects, and is affected by, U.S. society. From 1690, when the first American newspaper was founded, to 1995, this encyclopedia covers more than 300 years of mass media history. History of Mass Media in the United States contains more than 475 alphabetically arranged entries covering subjects ranging from key areas of newspaper history to broader topics such as media coverage of wars, major conflicts over press freedom, court cases and legislation, and the concerns and representation of ethnic and special interest groups. The editor and the 200 scholarly contributors to this work have taken particular care to examine the technological, legal, legislative, economic, and political developments that have affected the American media.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781579580124
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/01/1998
Edition description:	Illustrate
Pages:	784
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Editor's Note and Guide to Usage, Acknowledgments, Advisory Board, Editorial Assistants, and Contributors, Alphabetical List of Entries, Topical List of Entries, Commonly Used Terms and Abbreviations, General Bibliography, Encyclopedia Entries, Notes on Contributors, Index

Editorial Reviews

"This volume is outstanding. Recommended for larger public and academic libraries." — Booklist/RBB
"Useful for all undergraduate institutions and for public and school libraries where information about history of mass media in the United States is sought." — Choice
"Must buy material for libraries." — Communication Booknotes Quarterly

From the Publisher

Encyclopedic history of media in the US ranges chronologically from the founding of the first American newspaper in Boston in 1690 through the developments of the next 300 years, and alphabetically from "Abolitionist press" and "Accuracy in Media" to television pioneer Vladimir Zworykin. In addition to descriptions of prominent figures and organizations, topical entries discuss theories of media criticism, significant legislation, and such concerns as decency standards and public access to mass media. Photographs and other illustrations are well-chosen and enhance the work. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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