Mass Media by Byron L. Stay This anthology replaces Greenhaven's 1994 edition with articles that debate the state of the news and entertainment media and how they impact society. Chapters include: How Does Television Affect Society? Is Advertising Harmful to Society?

Media: from news coverage to political advertising by Sandy Donovan News outlets, campaign staff, and even private citizens create media messages for many purposes: to explain candidates' platforms, to explore issues, to expose controversy, and more. Examine the issues and consider what power media has to influence the election process.

Choosing News: what gets reported and why by Barb Palser Where do you get your news? More news sources are available to us than ever before. But who decides what is news? Learn to identify good news sources and watch for slant. Don't be fooled! Make sure your sources tell the real story.