Mass communication theory; foundations, ferment, and future, 4th ed.(LANGUAGE, LITERATURE)(Brief Article)(Book Review)

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2005-920354

0-534-63797-3

Mass communication theory; foundations, ferment, and future, 4th ed.

Baran, Stanley J. and Dennis K. Davis. (Wadsworth series in mass communication and journalism)

Wadsworth Publishing Co., [c]2006

412 p.

$76.95 (pa)

This textbook offers an introduction to the historical devel...

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