Essays and Research Papers on Mass Media

This 3 page paper looks at mass media and education and how the two co-exist in society. The problem of mass media, and how it hinders education, is a focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that sit-coms and dramas on television use stereotyping for a good reason, but that tends to influence society in a negative way. The idea that things are changing somewhat is duly noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the impact of the media on the economy and the internal workings of the political process.Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 10 page paper discussing media access to information during crime investigations and the role of the media. While the media’s role is considered an important one in crime investigations, especially in the areas of mass appeals, most research has shown that the relationship between the crime investigation units and the media is ...

This 21 page paper looks at audience research--historic and contemporary--and also at theories on mass media. The relationship between the two are explored in depth. Theories of Lacan and Foucault are discussed as are theories of many different authors. The effect of mass media on society is also included throughout the text of ...

This 6 page paper focuses on The First Birthing Center, a case study submitted by a student. How publicity negatively and positively affects the opening of this center is the focus of the paper. The paper includes a sample Op-Ed piece, a sample press released and a list of applicable local news ...

This 21 page paper examines the relationship between theory and practice in terms of media and television studies. In other words, theories are examined in light of how they are practiced and to what extent. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the issue of race in terms of how it is depicted on television. This paper specifically examines the depiction of Native Americans primarily, and addresses their depiction in both news and dramatic television programs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the continuing ongoing debate in the American media as it is being covered in journalism, magazines, on television, radio, and the Internet. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines whether we should be concerned about, and thus fight against, all the murder and violence we see displayed in the media today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the crackdown on the freedom of the media in the new Russia. Specific examples cited. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 11 page paper is a literature review covering a range of sources that would be useful for a dissertation which examines How far representations of youth crime in Britain, through popular culture, influence the public's perceptions of young people in today's society. The paper starts by placing the occurrence of crime into a ...

This 6 page paper examines the American media, how it has caved to commercialism and why the public wants its media dumbed down. The declining of intelligence is also examined along with the monetary pressures that these businesses are under. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at British and Japanese culture for the most part to discuss the relevance of culture. Concepts are discussed in general as well. Media and how media treats stories are a focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 50 page paper provides an overview of the factors that influence the process of translating political discourse from English to Arabic. This paper outlinces a study of this issue. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the affect of how the media portrays celebrities. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the manner in which the Iraqi people were depicted by the media during this turbulent time in history. The author asserts that although this depiction may appear negative from an American perspective, it really was a reflection of the Iraqi ideology. Just as the strong nationalistic tendencies of ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the impact of media coverage on such political scandals as the Lewinsky/Clinton debacle by applying the theory of agenda setting, yellow journalism and briefly touching upon the Lawrence/Bennett article entitled "Rethinking Media Politics and Public Opinion: Public Reactions to the Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal." Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an examination of the basic assumptions of this book, by focusing on the antiwar demonstrations. Furthermore, this paper provides an evaluation of the book that highlights Gitlin's extensive education and expertise in this area. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 13 page report discusses the question "Does globalization of the media offer more or less opportunities for democracy?" Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper gives an overview of the book Al Jazreera by El Nawaway. Various topics explored, discussed and opinions given. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page report discusses the current popular trends propagated by the electronic media and the ways such trends and the electronic media directly impact an individual's world view. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the OJ Simpson trial from the perspective of Paul Thaler. What is on trial in this book is the media and their behavior and motivations during the trial and afterward. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper analyzes the media phenomenon in the United States and the extent to which it is responsible for enculturation, socialization, and political manipulation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper examines both U.S. media coverage and non-U.S. media coverage concerning the war in Iraq. Bibliography lists 6 sources.