In this lively and yet scholarly book, creative artists, people who
direct channels of communications, and social scientists present
their numerous positions and deeply felt disagreements. Originally
released thirty years ago under the rubric Culture for the
Millions, the work discusses whether or not American culture is in
a state of rise or decline; whether mass media dilutes the arts or
provides more art for more people; whether cultural leaders are in
touch with their audiences, and other such issues. This volume
brings together outstanding artists, scholars, and media executives
who present their wide-ranging and deeply felt positions and
disagreements. Mass Media in Modern Society remains a classic, not
only for what it represents as a historical document, but also
because of the centrality of its discussions about the nature of
cultural participation and aesthetics hi modern society. The
contributions include: Paul F. Lazarsfeld, "Mass Culture Today,"
Edward Shils, "Mass Society and Its Culture," Leo Lowenthal, "A
Historical Preface to the Popular Culture" Debate," Hannah Arendt,
"Society and Culture," Ernest van den Haag, "A Dissent from the
Consensual Society," Oscar Handlin, "Comments on Mass and Popular
Culture," Leo Rosten, "The Intellectual and the Mass Media," Frank
Stanton, "Parallel Paths," James Johnson Sweeney, "The Artist and
the Museum hi a Modern Society," Randall Jarrell, "A Sad Heart at
the Supermarket," Arthur Asa Berger, "Notes on the Plight of the
American Composer," James Baldwin, "Mass Culture and the Creative
Artist," Stanley Edgar Hyman, "Ideals, Dangers, and Limitations of
Mass Culture," H. Stewart Hughes, "Mass Culture and Social
Criticism," Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., "Notes on a National Cultural
Policy."
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
December 2023 |
First published: |
1992 |
Authors: |
Norman Jacobs
|
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
Pages: |
240 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-138-52773-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
|
LSN: |
1-138-52773-4 |
Barcode: |
9781138527737 |
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