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The news media as we have come to know it has evolved significantly over the last 3-4 decades. A country that is emblematic of this point is the United States. Once known for a staple of three major news cases with news luminaries such as Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow, it has evolved into a news source free-for-all with very non-traditional sources creating and making the news.

¶ … Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think" (Benjamin Disraeli).

¶ … film "United 93" directed by Paul Greengrass. Specifically it will provide an analysis of the film using technical, mise-en-scene, history, performance, and society concepts. "United 93" tells the story of the…

Money and the desire for it is the cause of much strife in the world. Many believe that wanting to make more money is evil, immoral, or selfish. Ayn Rand explores this issue in her novel, Atlas Shrugged.

The era of the gangster movies began shortly after the era of organized crime in the United States first began. The outlaw, in one form or another, has always been a fascination of mainstream America, and this has been…

It has been said that the political economy of television determines what viewers get to see. In order to evaluate that statement, it first necessary to understand what a political economy means.

This is another update on my blog about the topic of "war, violence, and the nation," where I have been collecting media materials that discuss neglected aspects of war and violence.

The era since the end of World War II has seen many social changes, especially in the traditional roles of men and women. Many were shocked when Betty Frieden penned her famous 1957 article, later turned book that…

The advent of World War II opened the door to working women in many professions, particularly those in the manufacturing industries. In fact, a large percentage of the workforce involving the manufacture of war planes,…

¶ … speech "Challenger Address to the Nation" by President Ronald Reagan. Specifically, it will analyze the elements of the rhetorical situation in the address. It will also discuss how the elements relate to Reagan's…