TY - BOOK AU - Baran,Stanley J. AU - Davis,Dennis K. TI - Mass communication theory: foundations, ferment, and future SN - 0534637973 (pbk.) AV - P90 .B285 2006 U1 - 302.23/01 22 PY - 2006/// CY - Belmont, CA PB - Thomson/Wadsworth KW - Mass media KW - Philosophy N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 387-404) and index; Introduction to mass communication theory -- The era of mass society and mass culture -- The rise and fall of limited effects -- Contemporary mass communication theory searching for consensus and configuring challenges ER -