Framing an ideology of information: retail credit and the mass media, 1910-30
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Social issues and perceptions of character were redefined in the era of retail credit. Retail credit gained popularity in the early 20th century and the concept of good credit was presented as an equivalent to good character. Previously any sort of debt was thought a character flaw and people were loathe to reveal personal financial information. Retail stores, credit agencies, and the mass media popularized credit as a source of pride and worthy of the sacrifice of privacy.
Publication Name: Media, Culture & Society
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0163-4437
Year: 1996
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Philo and Miller's metaphysical media studies
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This article provides a criticism of Greg Philo and David Miller's essay 'Cultural Compliance and Critical Media Studies'. The author agrees with their assertion that academics and intellectuals need to play a role in media studies, however, disagrees with their criticism of postmodernism in which they state postmodernists do not believe in social ideologies.
Publication Name: Media, Culture & Society
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0163-4437
Year: 2001
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Caught in the cross-fire: Tibet, media and promotional culture
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Issues discussed concern the portrayal of politics in Tibet by Western media, namely the motion picture industry in Hollywood. Topics addressed include anti-imperialism in Tibet, and the promotional rhetoric used by films supporting the Tibetan struggle.
Publication Name: Media, Culture & Society
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0163-4437
Year: 2000
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