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Thoman, Elizabeth, Ed.; Silver, Rosalind, Ed. – Media & Values, 1989
This issue of "Media & Values" explores the influence of mass media on the perceptions about aging in our society. The essays present various interpretations of that influence and the implications for the society. Articles in the "Awareness/Analysis" section include: (1) "Granny Bashing: New Myth Recasts Elders as Villains" (Ronald F. Pollack);…
Descriptors: Aging Education, Aging (Individuals), Mass Media, Mass Media Effects
Silver, Rosalind, Ed.; Thoman, Elizabeth, Ed. – Media & Values: A Quarterly Resource for Media Awareness, 1990
This issue provides a springboard for discussion for using media awareness as a catalyst for environmental change. Articles in this issue include: (1) "No More Business as Usual" (John De Mott); (2) "Covering the World" (Mark Hartsgaard); (3) "Earth's Star Rises in Hollywood" (Rosalind Silver); (4) "Artistic Activism Reaches the Young"; (5) "Where…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Environment, Environmental Education, Mass Media
Silver, Rosalind, Ed.; Thoman, Elizabeth, Ed. – Media & Values, 1992
This issue of "Media & Values" provides essays and teaching ideas for addressing the influence of television in society. Articles in this issue include: (1) "Wrestling with Television" (Elizabeth Thoman); (2) "Comics and Culture" (Rosalind Silver); (3) "Society's Storyteller" (George Gerbner); (4) "Five Important Ideas to Teach Your Kids about TV"…
Descriptors: Critical Viewing, Elementary Secondary Education, Mass Media Effects, Mass Media Role
Thoman, Elizabeth, Ed.; Silver, Rosalind, Ed. – Media & Values, 1988
This issue of "Media & Values" explores the growing influence of mass media on the election process in the United States. The essays present various interpretations of that influence and the implications for the nation. The magazine is divided into three sections. The introductory section includes: (1) "Where Have All the Leaders Gone?" (Daniel…
Descriptors: Elections, Mass Media, Mass Media Effects, Mass Media Role
Silver, Rosalind, Ed.; Thoman, Elizabeth, Ed. – Media & Values, 1990
This special issue of "Media & Values" gives a perspective on how news is changing, what is missing in the news, and how to spot bias and misinformation in news coverage, both print and electronic. Articles examine the impact of computer imaging on the credibility of photographs and the issue of privacy--just how far should journalists go to get a…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Mass Media Effects
Thoman, Elizabeth, Ed.; Silver, Rosalind, Ed. – Media & Values, 1988
This issue of "Media & Values" explores the influence of mass media on the perceptions about cultural pluralism and ethnic diversity in society. The essays present various interpretations of that influence and the implications for the society. Articles include: (1) "Promoting Pluralism" (Joseph Giordano; Irving M. Levine); (2) "Does TV Shape…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Relations
Thoman, Elizabeth, Ed. – 1995
This program provides a new framework and approach for breaking the cycle of blame surrounding violent imagery in the culture and promotes an informed and rational public conversation about the topic. The goals of the program are to: (1) reduce exposure to media violence; (2) change the impact of violent images that are seen; (3) locate and…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Mass Media, Mass Media Effects, Mass Media Role
Thoman, Elizabeth, Ed. – 1995
This booklet provides a toolbox of practical resources to help in developing media literacy skills to reduce the amount of media violence people are exposed to in their homes and communities. This overview accompanies a series designed for different age groups and grade levels. The leader's guide provides strategies for increasing contact with the…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Community Cooperation, Crime, Critical Thinking
Thoman, Elizabeth, Ed.; Silver, Rosalind, Ed. – Media & Values, 1989
This issue on gender and the media contains the following (1) "Home, Home on the Remote"; (2) "Dads Through the Decades" (Mark Crispin Miller); (3) "The New Man: That's Entertainment!" (John Lehrer); (4) "Singing Men's Songs" (Kerry Skorlich); (5) "Media Myths and Men's Work" (Ian Harris); (6) "Why Are There No Asian Male Anchors?" (Ben…
Descriptors: Advertising, Communications, Community Cooperation, Critical Thinking
Silver, Rosalind, Ed.; Thoman, Elizabeth, Ed. – Media & Values, 1991
This issue of "Media & Values" provides essays and teaching ideas for addressing the influence of the media in society and the growing incidence of addiction. Articles in this issue include: (1) "Culture of Addiction" (Rosalind Silver); (2) "Crack and the Box" (Pete Hamill); (3) "When It Comes to Drugs, Beware the Censor's Fix" (David Musto); (4)…
Descriptors: Advertising, Alcohol Education, Antisocial Behavior, Critical Viewing
