Author

Contributions

  • Linton, James M., joint author. - Contributor

Publication

1980 - Sage Publications, Beverly Hills, Calif, California

Language

English

Word Count

37,250 words, Guess

Page Count

149 pages

Identifiers

and 6 more
  • Goodreads3185758', '2060444
  • Library of Congress Control Number80013508
  • OCLC Control Number6222603
  • Better World Books9780803910911
  • Better World Books9780803910904
  • Open LibraryOL4099146M

Classifications

  • DDC302.2/3
  • LCCPN1993.5.U6 J68
  • LCCPN1995.9.S6

Alternate Titles

  • Mass communication.

Description

Takes a novel approach to the study of the movies, viewing them as a process of mass communication. Looking first at the economic determinants of the movie industry, then the sociological, psychological, and even political aspects of film, the authors examine the role of the movies in our culture and their possible future in the light of the new technologies. '...through this book Jowett and Linton have made an outstanding contribution to the study of the relationship between a visual medium and its social context.' -- Studies in Visual Communication.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • The Sage commtext series ;
  • v. 4

Other Editions

  • Movies as mass communicationSage Publications1980-01-01

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