(4) YA Getting the Message series. These overviews of electronic and print media look briefly at the history and technology of each and its place in today's world. Internet deals with that medium's development, terminology, and effects; Newspapers focuses on the importance journalists and editors play in a democratic society. Photographs and sidebars extend the lackluster texts. "Over to You" boxes offer discussion topics. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Getting the Message titles: The Internet and the World Wide Web and Newspapers and Magazines.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) YA Getting the Message series. These overviews of electronic and print media look briefly at the history and technology of each and its place in today's world. Internet deals with that medium's development, terminology, and effects; Newspapers focuses on the importance journalists and editors play in a democratic society. Photographs and sidebars extend the lackluster texts. "Over to You" boxes offer discussion topics. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Getting the Message titles: The Internet and the World Wide Web and Newspapers and Magazines.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) YA Getting the Message series. These brief overviews of the development of advertising and political propaganda outline the roles each plays in society. The use and misuse of political messages and advertisements and how they are designed to influence voters and consumers are also discussed. Vignettes present topics related to the lackluster texts. Photographs, sidebars, and inserts extend the information. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Getting the Message titles: Advertisements and Political Messages and Propaganda.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) YA Getting the Message series. These brief overviews of the development of advertising and political propaganda outline the roles each plays in society. The use and misuse of political messages and advertisements and how they are designed to influence voters and consumers are also discussed. Vignettes present topics related to the lackluster texts. Photographs, sidebars, and inserts extend the information. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Getting the Message titles: Advertisements and Political Messages and Propaganda.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) YA Getting the Message series. This overview of television and radio briefly looks at their combined history and technology and the effects programming may have on audiences. Connolly examines such topics as ratings, advertising, propaganda, and reality TV. Photographs and sidebars break up the lackluster text. "Over to You" boxes offer discussion topics. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) YA Getting the Message series. This overview of the movie and video industry includes a brief history of the medium and an explanation of how the illusion of motion is created. Connolly then discusses the process, from the script, actors, and support crews to film distribution. Photographs and sidebars break up the lackluster text. "Over to You" boxes offer discussion topics. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg