The Martians Have Landed!: A History of Media-Driven Panics and Hoaxes
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History is replete with examples of media-created scares and panics. This book presents more than three dozen studies of media scares from the 17th century to the 21st century, including hoaxes perpetrated via newspapers, radio, television and cyberspace. From the 1835 batmen on the Moon hoax to more recent bird flu scares and Hurricane Katrina myths, this book explores hoaxes that highlight the impact of the media on our lives and its tendency to sensationalize. Most of the hoaxes covered occurred in the United States, though incidents from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and Australia are featured as well. Several are global in scope, revealing the power global media wields.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0786464984
ISBN13:9780786464982
Release Date:November 2011
Publisher:McFarland & Company
Length:254 Pages
Weight:0.82 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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Communication & Media Studies Language Arts Social Science Social Sciences True CrimeCustomer Reviews
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