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Reviewed on May 1, 2007
Our collective level of media literacy and sophistication has evolved to a point that now even teens, in addition to watching television as consumers, are able to see it as a topic to research and critique. This three-volume set, unmatched in its sociological treatment of the topic for a young adult audience, is an ideal place for students to begin research on the topic or for teachers to use in lesson planning. Well sourced with full citations, each volume includes a reader's guide, glossary, time line, index, and bibliography. Not strictly an encyclopedia in the vein of theMuseum of Broadcast Communications Encyclopedia of Television (Fitzroy Dearborn, 2004), the set, authored by professi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More



