Dynamics of mass communication : media in transition / Joseph Dominick.

Offering an introduction to mass communication majors and non-majors, this title takes a look at the changing world of mass media. It explores how the traditional mass media are dealing with shrinking audiences, evaporating advertising revenue and increased competition from the internet. It covers the developments in the media world.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The nature and history of mass communication. Communication: mass and other forms -- Perspectives on mass communication -- Historical and cultural context -- Media. Newspapers -- Magazines -- Books -- Radio -- Sound recording -- Motion pictures -- Broadcast television -- Cable, satellite and internet television -- The internet and the world wide web -- Specific media professions. News gathering and reporting -- Public relations -- Advertising -- Regulation of the mass media. Formal controls: laws, rules, regulations -- Ethics and other informal controls -- Impact of the media. International and comparative media systems -- Social effects of mass communication.