Overview :The historical and cultural context of fame in the twenty-first centuryToday, celebrity culture is an inescapable part of our media landscap... Read More
Overview :Such organizations as AT&T, General Electric, and the U.S. Navy played major roles in radio's evolution, but early press coverage may have d... Read More
Overview :At the beginning of this spirited and engaging cultural history, Douglas (communication studies, U. of Michigan, Ann Arbor) refers to Erik B... Read More
Overview :With a sharp sense of justice and wit, Susan J. Douglas raises the alarm about ageist attacks against women, whether pushed out of jobs, car... Read More
Overview :Media critic Douglas deconstructs the ambiguous messages sent to American women via TV programs, popular music, advertising, and nightly new... Read More
Overview :Women today are inundated with conflicting messages from the mass media: they must either be strong leaders in complete command or sex kitte... Read More