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Although television is now dominant, radio surprisingly remains
a medium of unparalleled power and importance. Worldwide, it
continues to be the communications vehicle with the greatest
outreach and impact. Every indicator--economic, demographic,
social, and democratic--suggests that far from fading away, radio
is returning to our consciousness, and back into the cultural
mainstream.
Marilyn J. Matelski reviews radio's glory days, arguing that the
glory is not all in the past. B. Eric Rhoads continues Matelski's
thoughts by explaining how and why radio has kept its vitality. The
political history of radio is reviewed by Michael X. Delli Carpini,
while David Bartlett shows how one of radio's prime functions has
been to serve the public in time of disaster. Other contributors
discuss radio as a cultural expression; the global airwaves; and
the economic, regulatory, social, and technological structures of
radio.
Collectively, the contributors provide an intriguing study into
the rich history of radio, and its impact on many areas of society.
It provides a wealth of information for historians, sociologists,
and communications and media scholars. Above all, it helps explain
how media intersect, change focus, but still manage to survive and
grow in a commercial environment.
This book captures the essence of a never-to-be-repeated glimpse at
the history of media research. It offers a unique examination of
the origins, meaning, and impact of media and communication
research in America, with links to European antecedents. Based on a
high-level seminar series at Columbia University's Freedom Forum
Media Studies Center, the book features work by leading scholars,
researchers, and media executives. Participants in the series have
called the program "heroic and unprecedented." The book encompasses
essays, commentaries, and reports by such leading figures as
William McGuire, Elihu Katz, and Leo Bogart, plus posthumous
reports by Wilbur Schramm, Malcolm Beville, and Hilde Himmelweit.
It also contains original insights on the collaboration of Frank
Stanton, Paul Lazarfeld, and Robert K. Merton.
Throughout history the media has primarily been produced by
adults, for adults, about adults. Increasingly, children have
become a matter of high priority in the modern media society, and
as they have, they have also become the subject of much concern.
From debates in Congress about the detrimental effects of movies,
comic books, and video games over the last century to efforts to
court children as media consumers, there is a clear recognition
that the media are not now and probably never were purely adult
fare. Their impact on children is at issue.
The contributors to this important work all study or work in the
world of children's media. They analyze such concerns as the need
for more educational programming for children on commercial
television, media research groups devoted to studying issues that
affect children, how children are covered by major newspapers and
network news, and media organizations that utilize children as
reporters, journalists, and editors. Also included in this volume
are insights from various members of the entertainment, scholarly,
and political communities, including Senator Paul Simon, Harvard
professor Gerald Lesser, television personality Fred Rogers, and
Representative Patricia Schroeder.
"Children and the Media "goes beyond predictable debates over
children and media. The contributors consider various interest
goups, from consumer to producer, with the intention of stimulating
more disciplined intelligence on the topic, thus leading to
continuing creative efforts to address an often neglected part of
the human community. This book will be invaluable to media studies
specialists, child psychologists, educators, and parents.
Although television is now dominant, radio surprisingly remains a
medium of unparalleled power and importance. Worldwide, it
continues to be the communications vehicle with the greatest
outreach and impact. Every indicator - economic, demographic,
social, and democratic - suggests that far from fading away, radio
is returning to our consciousness, and back into the cultural
mainstream.Marilyn J. Matelski reviews radio's glory days, arguing
that the glory is not all in the past. B. Eric Rhoads continues
Matelski's thoughts by explaining how and why radio has kept its
vitality. The political history of radio is reviewed by Michael X.
Delli Carpini, while David Bartlett shows how one of radio's prime
functions has been to serve the public in time of disaster. Other
contributors discuss radio as a cultural expression; the global
airwaves; and the economic, regulatory, social, and technological
structures of radio.Collectively, the contributors provide an
intriguing study into the rich history of radio, and its impact on
many areas of society. It provides a wealth of information for
historians, sociologists, and communications and media scholars.
Above all, it helps explain how media intersect, change focus, but
still manage to survive and grow in a commercial environment.
Throughout history the media has primarily been produced by adults,
for adults, about adults. Increasingly, children have become a
matter of high priority in the modern media society, and as they
have, they have also become the subject of much concern. From
debates in Congress about the detrimental effects of movies, comic
books, and video games over the last century to efforts to court
children as media consumers, there is a clear recognition that the
media are not now and probably never were purely adult fare. Their
impact on children is at issue.
Sociology for Nurses has become a leading textbook and an
invaluable companion for students wishing to get to grips with how
sociology can positively transform professional nursing practice.
This thoroughly revised new edition maintains its commitment to
providing jargon-free explanations of sociological theories and
evidence to show how studying sociology can be useful in all
branches of nursing. Readers will develop a clear understanding of
what sociology is and why it is essential to practice, gain deeper
awareness of social issues such as gender, ethnicity, class and the
life course, and become more familiar with the social contexts of
health policy and nursing as a profession. With updates in every
chapter, the third edition includes a new chapter on research
methods, a reorganized collection of chapters on health policy,
extended coverage of long-term illness and disability, as well as
contemporary case studies on topical healthcare issues such as
dementia, the obesity epidemic and recent attempts to integrate
health and social care. In addition, the book provides clearly
defined learning aims, a useful glossary of sociological concepts,
structured activities and questions for discussion, and annotated
suggestions for further reading. The editors and contributing
authors to the book have a wealth of experience teaching sociology
to nurses at diploma and degree pre-registration and
post-registration levels. Their book will continue to spark
interest and debate among all student nurses, particularly those
approaching sociology for the first time. Please visit the
accompanying website at:
http://www.politybooks.com/sociologyfornurses.
The media's treatment of and interaction with race, like race
itself, is one of the most sensitive areas hi American society.
Whether hi its coverage and treatment of racial matters or racial
connections inside media organizations themselves, mass
communication is deeply involved with race. The Media in Black and
White brings together twenty journalists and scholars, of various
racial backgrounds, to grapple with a controversial issue: the role
that media industries, from advertising to newspapers to the
information superhighway, play in helping Americans understand
race. Contributors include Ellis Cose, a contributing editor for
Newsweek; Manning Marable, chairman of Columbia University's
African-American Research Center; William Wong, a columnist for the
Oakland Tribune; Lisa Penaloza, a University of Illinois professor;
and Melita Marie Garza, a Chicago Tribune reporter. Among the
topics discussed are: the quality of reporting on immigrant issues;
how sensationalism may be deepening the chasm of misunderstanding
between the races; how the coverage of America's drug wars has been
marked by racism; and whether politically correct language is
interfering with coverage of vital issues and problems. The
contributors of The Media in Black and White hope to broaden the
narrow vision of the United States and the world beyond with their
contributions to the debate over race and the media. The commentary
found hi this important work will be of interest to sociologists,
communication specialists, and black studies scholars.
This book captures the essence of a never-to-be-repeated glimpse at
the history of media research. It offers a unique examination of
the origins, meaning, and impact of media and communication
research in America, with links to European antecedents. Based on a
high-level seminar series at Columbia University's Freedom Forum
Media Studies Center, the book features work by leading scholars,
researchers, and media executives. Participants in the series have
called the program "heroic and unprecedented." The book encompasses
essays, commentaries, and reports by such leading figures as
William McGuire, Elihu Katz, and Leo Bogart, plus posthumous
reports by Wilbur Schramm, Malcolm Beville, and Hilde Himmelweit.
It also contains original insights on the collaboration of Frank
Stanton, Paul Lazarfeld, and Robert K. Merton.
The media's treatment of and interaction with race, like race
itself, is one of the most sensitive areas hi American society.
Whether hi its coverage and treatment of racial matters or racial
connections inside media organizations themselves, mass
communication is deeply involved with race. "The Media in Black and
White "brings together twenty journalists and scholars, of various
racial backgrounds, to grapple with a controversial issue: the role
that media industries, from advertising to newspapers to the
information superhighway, play in helping Americans understand
race.
Contributors include Ellis Cose, a contributing editor for
"Newsweek; "Manning Marable, chairman of Columbia University's
African-American Research Center; William Wong, a columnist for the
"Oakland Tribune; "Lisa Penaloza, a University of Illinois
professor; and Melita Marie Garza, a "Chicago Tribune "reporter.
Among the topics discussed are: the quality of reporting on
immigrant issues; how sensationalism may be deepening the chasm of
misunderstanding between the races; how the coverage of America's
drug wars has been marked by racism; and whether politically
correct language is interfering with coverage of vital issues and
problems.
The contributors of "The Media in Black and White "hope to
broaden the narrow vision of the United States and the world beyond
with their contributions to the debate over race and the media. The
commentary found hi this important work will be of interest to
sociologists, communication specialists, and black studies
scholars.
Pain in one form or another is probably the most common symptom
presented to medical and healthcare professionals. Long a subject
of biomedical interest, more recent biopsychosocial theories have
extended the study of pain as a concept which is highly individual
in the way it is experienced. Today s landscape offers a broad
array of approaches to understanding pain and, crucially, to
alleviating its impact. This concise and accessible volume aims to
make sense of what is at first sight an eclectic mix of theoretical
and practical work on pain, from a distinctly sociological
perspective. While there has been much quantitative medical
research on pain, in exploring sociology s important contributions
to this field Elaine Denny offers insight into the world of those
living with pain and the meaning it has in their lives. She
provides readers with a range of explanations of pain and various
influences on the experience of pain, critically analysing
competing schools of thought and embedding this work in the
everyday practice of providing care. The result is an illuminating
volume for students of health and medical professions studying
pain, the body, and the sociology of health and illness.
Pain in one form or another is probably the most common symptom
presented to medical and healthcare professionals. Long a subject
of biomedical interest, more recent biopsychosocial theories have
extended the study of pain as a concept which is highly individual
in the way it is experienced. Today s landscape offers a broad
array of approaches to understanding pain and, crucially, to
alleviating its impact. This concise and accessible volume aims to
make sense of what is at first sight an eclectic mix of theoretical
and practical work on pain, from a distinctly sociological
perspective. While there has been much quantitative medical
research on pain, in exploring sociology s important contributions
to this field Elaine Denny offers insight into the world of those
living with pain and the meaning it has in their lives. She
provides readers with a range of explanations of pain and various
influences on the experience of pain, critically analysing
competing schools of thought and embedding this work in the
everyday practice of providing care. The result is an illuminating
volume for students of health and medical professions studying
pain, the body, and the sociology of health and illness.
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If you were choosing a physician to perform a life-saving task for
yourself or a loved one, would you choose a lesser-qualified
physician because the better-qualified one had social or political
views inconsistent with your own? Wouldn't common sense tell you
that regardless of your personal disagreements, the
better-qualified physician would always be the best choice? If you
think so, then you are already following one of the foundational
teachings of ethical pragmatism (EP)-a common sense philosophy that
stands as a simple guide for finding clear perspectives on how to
achieve goals in the most beneficial way. The first part of The
Essence of Ethical Pragmatism (known as EP) explains the
philosophy, its development and its justifications. The second part
of the book shows how the philosophy can be implemented to better
our lives with a number of examples that involve issues challenging
us today.
If you were choosing a physician to perform a life-saving task for
yourself or a loved one, would you choose a lesser-qualified
physician because the better-qualified one had social or political
views inconsistent with your own? Wouldn't common sense tell you
that regardless of your personal disagreements, the
better-qualified physician would always be the best choice? If you
think so, then you are already following one of the foundational
teachings of ethical pragmatism (EP)-a common sense philosophy that
stands as a simple guide for finding clear perspectives on how to
achieve goals in the most beneficial way. The first part of The
Essence of Ethical Pragmatism (known as EP) explains the
philosophy, its development and its justifications. The second part
of the book shows how the philosophy can be implemented to better
our lives with a number of examples that involve issues challenging
us today.
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