Essays and Research Papers on Mass Media

6 pages. The fact that a mere handful of corporations own the entire media monopoly should cause all of us to stop and realize what this means. When the media is controlled by a monopoly, we are not getting diverse information; we are being fed exactly what the monopolies want us to digest. And the problem herein ...

7 pages in length. The theory of agenda setting asserts that the mass media does not tell people outright what they should think; instead, the basis of spotlighting certain issues is to tell people what to think about. Clearly, one might not readily comprehend the seemingly insignificant difference between the two thoughts, inasmuch ...

This 9 page report discusses the modern media and the ways in which it plays an important and pervasive role in the lives of most people. Technology has allowed for commercial information services to proliferate so wildly to the point of becoming a common part of mainstream consciousness. Not surprisingly, in the midst of the technological revolution, those who ...

A 5 page paper examining the issue of whether the media merely reported the news of Diana's funeral or if it created news as well. The paper concludes that the news media did influence events preceding Diana's funeral, particularly the enormous floral tribute of 10,000 tons of flowers left at Britain's palaces. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

A 14 page paper. The media has a significant effect on what people think and how they think it. This paper discusses the evolution of the media, the original purpose of mass media and how it has evolved to its state of prominence today. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A seven page paper which compares the way in which scientific and technological issues were presented to the public before the advent of the Internet and the World Wide Web, and looks at the changes in the public perception of, and interaction with, scientific discovery as a result. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper considers how the role of the media may be seen as influencing public opinion and actions. The writer looks at television, newspapers, radio and the Internet for examples of media manipulation that may take place. The paper includes real cases to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 6 sources. ...

This 9 page paper considers how the role of the media may be seen as influencing public opinion and actions. The writer looks at television, newspapers, radio and the Internet for examples of media manipulation that may take place. The paper includes real cases to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 6 sources. ...

6 pages in length. Historically, the media have not earned the most stellar of reputations when it comes to portraying reality; indeed, the manner by which media advertising skews the perspective of reality has come to represent a commonplace approach to capitalistic consumerism. Proponents of television advertising contend that there is one phrase ...

A 12 page paper discussing globalization and the media in the local area. There have been studies of globalization's effect on local cultures of developing nations. Now increasing attention is trained on development of local and regional media. As more media enterprises are purchased by the multinational corporations that maintain the greatest rate of globalization, the ...

A 5 page paper which illustrates how the media uses racist language. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 14 page report discusses Libertarian and social responsibility theories that are inherent in the development and political mindset of people throughout the world. At its core, libertarian theory holds that the rights of the individual are predominant over all else. The doctrine of libertarianism stresses the right to self-ownership and, by extension, the right to private ownership of ...

A six page paper which looks at Robert McChesney’s critique of the media, and the problems inherent in corporate business holding a monopoly on media ownership, and the ways in which this mediates against free speech and genuine democratisation. Bibliography lists 2 sources

A seven page paper which looks at the oligopoly controlling the global media, and considers its impact on the media, screen culture and the imposition of non-European cultural values on the European audience. Bibliography lists 6 sources

This 11 page paper considers Baudrillard's theory of hyper reality and how we can see this impact on the social world due to the role of the media with its' creation and propagation of images. The paper discusses the theory and the role of simulation, and uses examples to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography ...

5 pages. This paper addresses the media advertising costs and techniques for certain media entities within the Miami-Fort Lauderdale areas of Florida. Included will be such information as what type advertisers use what type media, as well as the type of listeners, viewers, etc. who can be expected to be attracted to the advertisements per media. Bibliography lists ...

15 pages. For the most part many feel that the media is failing to provide the citizenry with correct information, thereby failing to perform its democratic function. This paper considers the media and the actions taken by the media in certain crises, as well as the political influence provided to the media and by the media. Bibliography lists ...

A 6 page paper that focuses on Garroway's professional life. Beginning as a page at NBC, Garroway eventually worked as a radio disc jockey and host, then had two different television shows. One, Garroway at Large, was broadcast out of Chicago. Garroway then became the first host of the Today show, from New York. This ...

This 40 page report discusses the ways in which television has had a tremendous influence in shaping the way people think, how they act, and even what they choose to eat and drink. It has evolved in ways that have caused human beings to evolve differently than they would have without its predominance. This paper considers theoretical perspectives related to the ...

Television is said to reflect the way in which the world is structured, reflecting the beliefs and important developments of the times. This 5 page paper argues that the social commentary that is provided is in the understanding of the postmodern television show's parody as opposed to serious consideration of the possible truths. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the theoretical impacts of the mass media, with a particular view of the impacts of the print media, especially in comparison with television media. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A five page paper which looks at some aspects of children’s television in Australia, with reference to social issues, cultural relevance and appropriate scheduling. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the way in which Audrey Hepburn influenced the mass media as an actress, a fashion icon and an ambassador for UNICEF. The writers explains this influence, how it was gained and used, eventually becoming a symbiotic relationship with the media for the benefit of charity. The bibliography cites 5 sources. ...

This 6 page paper considers the way in which politics and the media where interdependent during these years. The writer includes discussion on the changing styles of the media, including both the press and the cinema, the way event were reported, such as royal scandals, and how the media was used and perceived by ...

A 9 page paper which discusses various aspects the Vietnam War as it impacted American culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.