History of the Mass Media in the United States: An Encyclopedia [Hardcover]

Margaret A. Blanchard (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1998

The influence of the mass media on American history has been overwhelming. History of the Mass Media in the United States examines the ways in which the media both affects, and is affected by, U.S. society. From 1690, when the first American newspaper was founded, to 1995, this encyclopedia covers more than 300 years of mass media history. History of Mass Media in the United States contains more than 475 alphabetically arranged entries covering subjects ranging from key areas of newspaper history to broader topics such as media coverage of wars, major conflicts over press freedom, court cases and legislation, and the concerns and representation of ethnic and special interest groups. The editor and the 200 scholarly contributors to this work have taken particular care to examine the technological, legal, legislative, economic, and political developments that have affected the American media.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This volume is outstanding. Recommended for larger public and academic libraries.
–Booklist/RBB

Useful for all undergraduate institutions and for public and school libraries where information about history of mass media in the United States is sought.
–Choice, June 1999

Must buy material for libraries.
–Communication Booknotes Quarterly

Product Details

• Hardcover: 784 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; Ill edition (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579580122
• ISBN-13: 978-1579580124
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,036,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)