DIGI210 Media & Society

Aimed at researchers and students, this accessible source on popular culture ranges from fast food and fitness fads to political events and literary genres. Major topics include: art, books, fashion, magazines, movies, music, politics, sports, television and many others.

As a meeting point for world cultures, the USA is characterized by its breadth and diversity. Acknowledging that diversity is the fundamental feature of American culture, this volume is organized around a keen awareness of race, gender, class and space and with over 1,200 alphabetically-arranged entries - spanning 'the American century' from the end of World War II to the present day - the Encyclopedia provides a one-stop source for insightful and stimulating coverage of all aspects of that culture.

This 10-volume set works chronologically through the 20th century, using Associated Press (AP) stories to explain the events in a "as it is happening" style. Editor's notes at the end of each entry explain the historical significance.

This is a four-volume reference work containing over 70 original essays by leading scholars in the fields of history and political science. The encyclopaedia is divided into sections on the American people, politics, society and culture, the economy, science, technology and medicine, and global America. For topics concerning media and culture, use volume 4.

The Encyclopedia of Television, second edtion is the first major reference work to provide description, history, analysis, and information on more than 1100 subjects related to television in its international context.