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Media World, 2002.
A discussion of the media world and how it is segmented.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This is a paper on the topic of fractionalization. Today, there is a fractionalization or segmentation in the audience whether on the radio, television. The writer believes that the global world is segmented in general.
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Media in the Political World, 2001.
3,670 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 146.95
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This research paper discusses how, why and when TV caught on with the political world, and why people choose the media as an alternative source of information to politics. The author also talks about a few infamous TV ads and debates that set a precedent in American politics and examines the ongoing debate over negative political advertising.
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"Since the inception of free media back in the very first days of our country, politicians quickly learned that they would need to learn on how to use the media to their advantage. When major newspaper companies surfaced in every major city, politicians realized that they would have to place advertisements in all of the major newspapers to be a serious candidate in an election. Newspapers were the first dominant source of political advertisements. After newspapers, radio took over as the dominant source, and finally TV. Radio caught on quick, but it was not as effective as TV soon proved to be."
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Media Giants & The Developing World, 2006.
A discussion regarding the role of Western multimedia giants in the developing world.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 102.95
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This paper considers the potential positive or negative contributions that media giants have made in the developing world. The paper discusses how Western media giants have made overall positive contributions to the developing world and that the potential for the media to act as the broadsword of cultural imperialism is clear. Nonetheless, in the process of advancing their own agendas, media giants have inadvertently though sometimes purposefully helped promote positive values and development in the Third World.
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"Transnational media corporations, such as Time Warner, Disney, and Google, have made dubious contributions to the developing world. There is a significant debate over whether or not the media has had a positive or negative effect upon Third World development. Proponents of capitalism and open trade argue that the media has worked to promote communication, provide new outlets for culture, and even assist in the democratization process of developing nations. Opponents of globalization and the media's role in it, however, argue the opposite. They would suggest that multimedia giants should not have free reign in the developing world. Their presence there amounts to cultural imperialism by the West. "
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The World Trade Center: Media, War and Ethics, 2001.
An in-depth examination of the role of the media in portraying the news. Particular emphasis is given to ethics and levels of accountability.
4,150 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 17 sources, AU$ 161.95
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In this 15 page paper the author takes a look at the attacks on the World Trade Center. He begins the examination by looking at how the media dealt with the event and the effect that this has had on people ? was it really necessary to show so much detail? Was the media coverage sensationalizing? The author moves on to examine the ethics of reporting and looks at the various debates that are currently going on concerning this issue. The author concludes with a specific look at the way the media works during times of war and makes reference to the Gulf War, The Israeli/Palestinian Conflict and Afghanistan and talks of the media acting as a visual conduit.
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?Who can forget the graceful turn of the massive jet as it turned to slam into the second tower, and the massive fireball that plumed outward? There are some pictures that change the world, like the photograph of Kim Phuc at My Lai?a little girl in flames and running. The image of Americans leaping to their death from the upper floors of the towers is like that, and the chilling choreography of their free fall was captured on film as they plummeted to their death rather than endure the agony of burning up.?
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The World Trade Organization Meeting, 2005.
A media report on the World Trade Organization meeting in Cancun, Mexico in 2003.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This report outlines three separate news articles which detail the September 10th, 2003 World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Cancun, Mexico. The articles, from Europe, North America and Asia, provide different glimpses and aspects of that one day. The paper notes that all three writers agree on their distrust towards the WTO, and are negative regarding outcomes from the meeting. Each article is discussed in-depth.
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"On Wednesday, September 10th of 2003, a World Trade Organization meeting occurred in Cancun, Mexico to discuss issues of trade and tourism. Cancun is a popular tourist resort. Three separate articles from around the globe, namely Europe, North America and Asia, recorded this event from varying details. Around the world, there is a prevailing sense of disillusionment and distrust towards the WTO, at least as expressed via these three articles. Of the three, there was not one that held a positive view towards the Cancun meeting, a fact which is made even more significant by the vastness of subject matter relating to this event. One article takes the reader through the.."
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The Role of Media, 2002.
This paper looks how mass media influences our lives.
1,245 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 61.95
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This paper analyzes the historical contribution of the role of media by looking at the theories of Noam Chomsky and Marshall McLuhan. The author covers several different topics in this paper, including the role that the internet and television have contributed to the globalization of news and how the world is viewed by the masses. The author details the theories of Chomsky and McLuhan on mass media and its affect on the new world order. The author feels that both of these men feel that it is the role that mass media has changed the world in the last half of the twentieth century and in many cases, for the worse. In Chomsky's case, he feels that the media is manipulating society and for McLuhan, it was the nature of mass media itself that he felt was so dangerous.
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"The theories of Marshall Mcluhan and Noam Chomsky provide an in-depth view of the role of media in our lives; Marshall Mcluhan was a media guru who developed theories about the role of media in mass popular culture. Mcluhan became famous and fascinated the scholarly world through two of his renowned books on media "Understanding Media" (1964) and "The Medium is the Message" in which he developed his critique of media and provided some fruitful analysis in understanding the role of media. Noam Chomsky is a well-known scholar, who has been very critical about the US policies; his theories concentrate on how government uses media to control the masses, diverting their attention from real issues and concerns."
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Doublethink and Consumerism, 2002.
Shows how George Orwell's prediction of a media dominated world is coming true in the present-day trends of globalization and consumerism.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 64.95
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In "1984" George Orwell foresaw political domination and exploitation following government control of the media. In fact corporate control of the media has promoted consumerism and globalization and it is transnational corporations that have come to dominate the world.
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Religion, Gays, and the Media, 2004.
Examines how religion influences the way homosexuality is portrayed in world media.
5,150 words (approx. 20.6 pages), 20 sources, MLA, AU$ 185.95
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This paper examines the opinion of the Roman Catholic Church on the issue of homosexuality and how it contradicts the views of other, more 'liberal-minded' churches on the subject. The paper investigates the homosexual debate (nature vs. nurture) and explores why gays choose to live their lives contrary to many of the world's accepted religions.The paper shows how gays and homosexuality are portrayed in the media and the influence of the church on this issue. It also looks at the question of continuing to portray worthy gay individuals via entertainment and the media.
Paper Outline
Introduction
The Stance of Other Churches
Moving from Religion to Secular Morality
Does "Weird Science" Support Regarding Homosexuality as a Sin?
Psychiatric Help
Legal Footing
Annotated Bibliography
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"Cultural relativism is equally unlikely to provide an underpinning for abandoning the insistence of the Papal pronouncements and cleaving to those of churches that have chosen to see homosexuality as a natural expression of creation. Cultural relativism proposes that if our culture approves of a thing, then it is right. If a culture approves of showing homosexuality on TV or in the movies, then?in cultural relativism?s terms?it must be the right action. That would be convenient, especially as the preponderance of media that displays homosexuality must be acceptable to a great deal of our culture, those who create, display and consume it."
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Radio Media, 2008.
An overview of the history and development of radio media.
2,003 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper discusses how, in 1894, the entire world was changed when a young Italian, Gugliemo Marconi, adapted the technology that made the use of the telegraph possible in order to transmit actual ambient sounds across wires over several miles. It examines how Marconi's discovery revolutionized the world of media and changed the world forever. Several of the many facets of the world of radio media are discussed in an effort to ultimately provide a more thorough understanding of the topic.
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Introduction
The Origins of Radio
Initial Effect of Radio on United States Culture
Early Influences/Government Regulation
Cooperation and Competition with Other Media
Its Role in/Response to Social Responsibility
Where it Stands Today in Regard to Democracy
Future Evolution
Conclusion
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"After Marconi's discovery, the world of radio moved forward with surprising rapidity. For the first few years following Marconi's original discoveries, he was forced, after receiving no interest on the part of the Italian government, to travel to London, finding support for this emerging technology by the British government, who began to use the wireless technology as a means of broadcasting messages with previously non-existent speed and portability. By the early 1900s, wireless radio technology found its way to the shores of the United States in the hands of an electrical engineer from the University of Pittsburgh by the name of Reginald Fessenden, a man who worked with Thomas Edison himself. With Fessenden's knowledge of electricity, he was able to soon discover that in order to be able to broadcast over a wide area with any level of strength, he would need an improved transmitter, which he commissioned General Electric to build for him. "
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Rhetorical Analysis of 'Media, Communication, Culture', 2007.
This paper looks at the work 'Media, Communication, Culture' by James Lull and discusses modern communication's impact on society.
2,089 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 94.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that in today's world, the mass media has an impact in almost all we do as people. The writer notes that media affects everything from what clothes we wear to what television programs we watch. The writer discusses that James Lull, in his book 'Media, Communication, Culture' explains how media interacts and affects the communication among people and how culture changes with advances in media and technology. The writer concludes that 'Media, Communication, and Culture' informs an audience of how the mass media and modern forms of communication have affected the development of culture and the ways of society. Further, the writer maintains that James Lull uses a distinctive style and a logical structure in order to properly educate his audience about the influence mass media has on today's world.
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"Within each chapter, he inserts an article on a real life example of events where mass media, human communication, and culture were involved and had an effect. Such events as the Chinese student rebellion at Tiananmen Square in 1989 and the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky scandal in the mid-1990's are included along with explanations of how media, communication, and culture had an effect on these historical events. Along with modern events, Lull includes historical changes in media and communication to emphasize his argument that mass media and technological advances have had major effects on societies across the world. His structure also allows for any member of his audience to follow and understand what he puts forth. Lull avoids implication and instead tells the audience what he wants them to know to avoid letting them infer it on their own. An informed audience will also understand an author's purpose more readily than an audience which inferred the author's intentions. Lull also tends to end discussions by putting more emphasis on his own ideas and support of others that follows what he believes about media, communication, and culture."
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The Mass-Media Pygmalion, 2006.
This paper studies the complex relationship between consumers and the mass media. Do we create the media, or does the media create us?
1,208 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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The author studies the give and take relationship between the media and our society to determine which is the cause and which is the effect. The author continues by showing a connection between the main icons of Western culture and the effects of the media. The fast food industry is highlighted and the author shows the great effects it has had on our trends and ideals, with conformity a notable outcome. After studying the diverse effects of our fast food culture today, the author concludes that only a corrupt society can allow the mass media such power.
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"In the Classical Greco-Roman era, it was believed that Pygmalion, a sculptor, brought Galatea to life. However, today it seems to be a more common belief that Galatea creates Pygmalion. The question of whether members of our society create the media, or if the media influences members of the society to such a degree that it essentially creates the society, is a prominent one in the study of modern anthropology. Pop culture artifacts reveal a great deal about the modern society, including social trends, values, ideals, and more. The relationship between consumers and the mass media is a complex one that may not be simple enough to evaluate as a directional give-and-take diagram. There are many issues relating to social responsibility and the often clashing pursuits of individual wealth and greater good that come to play when discussing popular media, culture, and society."
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Electonic Media: Changing Social Behaviour?, 2004.
A paper investigating the blurring of public and private spheres due to new technologies such as the mobile phone and world wide web.
2,003 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper examines existing studies by concentrating on two media: the World Wide Web and its use by people to construct an online identity and mobile phones and their impact on public situations. In a bid to discover whether social behaviour is affected and to what extent, it looks from a socially determinist angle at how people use media and their purposes and from a technologically determinist perspective at the affordances and constraints offered by particular media.
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"Traditionally, public and private spheres have been given different gender associations. It has been stereotyped that women are often depicted forming part of the private sphere (e.g. ?the domestic bound housewife?) whereas men participate more in the public sphere (e.g. ?the breadwinner?). Valerie Frissen identifies a common representation of women as ?victims of technological developments? (Silverstone, 1996: 56). I would also argue that a similar representation of men with regards to communication itself was also evident. Despite these views, many are beginning to recognise the role technology is playing in introducing public activities into the private domain and vice versa."
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Chinese Media Industry, 2004.
A comparison of the Western media to the media industry in China.
1,290 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper documents the shifts and changes that have shaped the media industry as to societal, political, organizational, or national influences in the formation, governance and processes within the media industry in China. Further, the paper focuses on elements, both in the historical sense and that of the present day, and attempts to determine what influences the political economy of the media industry. The paper examines the theories surrounding the political economy of communication and the culture industry in a theoretical framework. The paper explores the theories of political economy in media communications, while contrasting and comparing the Western media industry with that of the media industry in China.
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"China entered into the World Trade Organization and gave rise to speculations that the world's largest media market might be much more easily accessible to publishers in the international media industry. The market economy in China is making gains however the media industry including the print remains in the governments hands which results in a product that is "forced-fed to all levels of governments offices, at a cost ultimately assumed by the taxpayers" (China Daily 2003) . In fact estimates for the taxes in China's media market are stated to be "16 to 20 billion a year. " (China Daily, 2003) Government spending pays approximately "6 to 10 billion Yuan" of that amount. (China Daily 2003) The media industry in China is under total government control with a very few foreign investors as well as private investors involved on the retail side of business."
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Mass Media, 2007.
A discussion on mass media in the developed and the developing worlds.
2,841 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 122.95
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This paper discusses how mass media - television, radio, newspapers, magazines and the Internet, is a part of everyday life in all parts of the developed and developing worlds and looks at how it shapes our lives in almost every possible way. The paper also discusses how, in some nations, the media is tightly controlled by the national government, while in others only guidance is provided. The paper examines mass media in both developed and in developing countries and maintains that the modern media's far-reaching nature makes it a powerful tool for the dissemination of ideas... and of propaganda.
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"It was the developing world that first saw the media become ubiquitous. The peoples of the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and most of the nations of the European Union, have long been experienced a media-saturated lifestyle. Radio first became a part of daily life in America in the 1920's. News programs, soap operas, musical performances, comedy sketches, and other sorts of informative and entertaining fair helped Americans to while away the hours. Television arrived some thirty years later, and the small screen quickly achieved a permanent place in America's living rooms. Daily and weekly magazines, cheap dime novels, and daily newspapers had long been staples of American life. From the beginning, the commercial element was present in each of these media. The advertising that supports this privately-owned media depends for its success on large audiences - the larger the better. The large audience required by this system supposedly guarantees a democratization of the views represented, and the material available. News would reflect popular concerns. Popular entertainment would reflect the tastes of the masses."
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Astral Media, 2005.
This paper discusses Astral Media, one of the major media companies in Canada.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 167.95
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In this article the writer analyzes the Canadian media company Astral Media. The writer explains that this company is one of the leading media companies in Canada. The writer examines the Astral Media company that owns, among other media properties, television networks and radio stations.
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"Astral Media is one of the leading media companies in Canada, and the company reaches the public by means of a combination of highly targeted media properties in specialty, pay and pay-per-view television, radio, and outdoor advertising. Astral Media is currently the largest operator of English and French-language specialty, pay, and pay-per-view television services. The company owns nineteen network licenses, entirely or in a partnership. The company and its television networks also stand as the largest private sector supporter of Canadian feature films. Astral Media also owns 24 radio stations, including 16 French-language FM stations in Quebec.
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War Coverage, Media Obsession, 2004.
A comparison of traditional media coverage and new media coverage.
1,532 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 73.95
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This paper compares traditional media to new media in an attempt to determine which one is more influential and how they differ in their stories and presentation methods.
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"Media is always biased, less trained, unprepared, and hasty or simply looking for sensationalism and that is the reason why the news that we receive is either insignificant or highly distorted. Apart from the reporting of various events during the recent Iraq War, which I trust were never reported accurately, the media also tried to divert public?s attention from pressing issues to those of minor significance by obsessing over trivial events. That media cannot be fully trusted for accurate account of events became a big issue when the story of Private Jessica Lynch came forth. Newspapers, televisions, local channels, radio stations and even the Internet obsessed over Jessica Lynch and her rescue from Iraqi forces. Almost overnight, she became the most important person in the world- an icon that everyone wanted to know more about. Lynch was presented as an epitome of courage and bravery and it appeared as if the only real purpose of having US force in Iraq was to rescue Jessica Lynch. ?In the fourteen days after her rescue, Lynch drew 919 references in major papers, according to a Nexis search. In that same period, General Tommy Franks, who ran the war, got 639 references, Vice President Dick Cheney 549, Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz 389. She stood with the giants.? (Christopher Hanson, 2003)"
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