Impact of Mass Media on Society
In a speech titled, “Media Seduction: Adolescent Destruction,” Michael Medved proposed that while the quality of television was higher than … read more
In a speech titled, “Media Seduction: Adolescent Destruction,” Michael Medved proposed that while the quality of television was higher than it had ever been, the quantity of television available was profoundly changing American culture. Among the issues he addressed were how television affected child development, how the power of words was being surpassed by the power of image, and the effects of television on adult behavior and relationships. close
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