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Implications of the Sacred in (Post)Modern Media

Johanna Sumiala-Seppänen, Knut Lundby, Raimo Salokangas (eds.)

Göteborg: Nordicom (2006), 274 pp.

"The news media report global conflicts related to religion. New expressions of religiosity and spirituality appear in popular media culture. The relationship between media and the sacred has become an inevitable topic. This book offers new and fresh perspectives on the media, the sacred and religio ... more

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Comparing Media from Around the World

Robert McKenzie

Ian Werner; Nabil Dajani (contrib.)

Boston: Pearson (2006), 372 pp.

"This book discusses the fundamental elements of media systems and shows how they are used in eight sample countries. Unlike other books, it is organized according to media elements, with comparative discussions of all eight countries within each chapter. This helps readers make connections and comp ... more

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Mit Pokémon in Harry Potters Welt: Medien in den Fantasien von Kindern
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Maya Götz (ed.)

München: kopaed (2006), 460 pp.

"Fernsehen tötet die Fantasie – so zumindest die Alltagstheorie zum Verhältnis von Medien und der Imaginationsleistung von Kindern. Bei genauerem Hinsehen ist das Verhältnis jedoch sehr viel komplexer, wie die hier vorgestellte Studie zu den Tagträumen der 8- bis 10-Jährigen zeigt. Fernsehen ... more

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Encyclopedia of Religion, Communication, and Media
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Daniel A. Stout (ed.)

New York: Routledge (2006), xx, 467 pp.

"This volume breaks down disciplinary walls in numerous ways. First, it combines information about the intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, and societal levels of communication into a single resource. At the intrapersonal level, new issues are raised about communication between individuals and deity ... : Why is religious experience difficult to explain in rational terms? Why is silence more sacred than spoken prayer in some religious communities? What is the nature of “thought communication” in religious meditation? Why is the use of profanity justified in some religious circles? How does idolatry reinforce religious customs and values? Why was chanting one of the first forms of religious communication? Religious information is also exchanged between individuals at the level of interpersonal communication. This volume identifies rituals that have not been adequately analyzed in terms of communication aspects: Why do some sects require public confession? Why is body decoration an acceptable form of worship in some religious groups, but not in others? How does dance communicate the sacred through metaphoric movement? What are the multiple forms of communication with the dead? Why are feasts a form of religious worship in all major religions? How does the study of organizational communication apply to religion? This volume also aids study of mediated communication to larger groups both inside and outside religious denominations. Throughout history, technology has simultaneously aided and impeded communication processes; this also applies to religious culture: How did religion change during the historical transition from orality to literacy? How did printing contribute to the diffusion of religious values in the world? Why have religious novels grown in popularity? Is television considered a religious medium? How has the Internet affected religious congregations and communities? What is religious media literacy? These are only a few of the questions addressed by this encyclopedia. Articles also deal with (1) concepts such as information, communication, and censorship, (2) denominations which exhibit different communication practices, and (3) the various media used in religious worship. Entries were contributed by scholars from various disciplines, including religious studies, communication, anthropology, sociology, ancient studies, religion and modern culture, theology, and many others." (Introduction, page xiii-xiv) more

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Concise Encyclopedia of Church and Religious Organization Marketing

Robert Stevens, David Loudon, Bruce Wrenn, Henry Cole

New York: Haworth (2006), 176 pp.

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Radio: A Complete Guide to the Industry

William A. Richter

New York: Peter Lang (2006), 285 pp.

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Public Service Broadcasting in the Age of Globalization

Indrajit Banerjee, Kalinga Seneviratne

Singapore: Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC) (2006), 348 pp.

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Broadcast Television: A Complete Guide to the Industry

Walter S. McDowell

New York: Peter Lang (2006), 163 pp.

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Assessing Media Education: A Resource Handbook for Educators and Administrators

William G. Christ (ed.)

Mahwah, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates (2006), 586 pp.

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Covering Islam: Challenges and Opportunities for Media in the Global Village

Syed Farid Alatas (ed.)

Singapore: Centre for Research on Islamic and Malay Affairs (RIMA);Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) (2005), 181 pp.

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Suicide in the Media: A Quantitative Review of Studies Based on Nonfictional Stories

Steven Stack

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, volume 35, issue 2 (2005), pp. 121-133

"Research on the effect of suicide stories in the media on suicide in the real world has been marked by much debate and inconsistent findings. Recent narrative reviews have suggested that research based on nonfictional models is more apt to uncover imitative effects than research based on fictional ... more

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Transnational Television Worldwide: Towards a New Media Order

Jean K. Chalaby (ed.)

London et al.: Tauris (2005), viii, 264 pp.

"This book is the first to offer a global perspective on the unique contemporary media phenomenon of transnational television channels. It is also the first to compare their impact in different regions of the globe. Revealing great richness and diversity across some of the world’s main geocultural ... more

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The Public Relations Handbook for Nonprofits: A Comprehensive and Practical Guide

Art Feinglass

San Francisco: Jossey-Bass (2005), 311 pp.

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Nonprofit Internet Strategies: Best Practices for Marketing, Communications, and Fundraising

Ted Hart, James M. Greenfield, Michael Johnston

Hoboken, NJ: Wiley (2005), 345 pp.

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Kino der Angst: Terror, Krieg und Staatskunst aus Hollywood

Peter Bürger

Stuttgart: Schmetterling-Verlag (2005), 637 pp.

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Media and Ethnic Minorities

Valerie Alia, Simone Bull

Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press (2005), 204 pp.

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Al-Dschasira: Ein arabischer Nachrichtensender fordert den Westen heraus

Hugh Miles

Hamburg: Europäische Verlagsanstalt (2005), 335 pp.

"Die aufgeklärte Öffentlichkeit im Westen hat neue Helden: die Journalisten und Macher des arabischen Nachrichtensenders Al-Dschasira. Ganz offensichtlich lassen sie sich weder von Anzeigenboykotten aus der arabischen Welt noch von Anfeindungen der amerkanischen Führung davon abbringen, ihnen zug ... more

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Kriegsberichterstattung im Vietnamkrieg

Jan Wölfl

Münster: Lit (2005), 200 pp.

"Der Vietnamkrieg (1960 - 1975) gilt auch heute noch als einer der bedeutendesten kriegerischen Konflikte der Nachkriegszeit. Beharrlich wird im aktuellen Irakkrieg der warnende Vergleich mit dem amerikanischen Trauma in Südostasien gewagt, ohne vielleicht genau zu wissen, welche Wirkungszusammenh� ... more

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Independent Media Development Abroad: Challenges Exist in Implementing U.S. Efforts and Measuring Results

Washington, DC: United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) (2005), 49 pp.

"The Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development obligated at least $40 million in fiscal year 2004 for the development of independent media, including activities such as journalism and business management training and support for legal and regulatory frameworks. About 60 p ... more

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USAID/OTI Afghanistan Program: Final Evaluation

Social Impact Inc.

Washington, DC: USAID (2005), 91 pp.

"The purpose of the final evaluation was to provide the Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) and the U.S. Agency for International Development with an assessment of the relevance, effectiveness, and lessons learned from OTI’s mega-program in Afghanistan. Since evaluations of the media program ha ... more

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