Includes bibliographical references (p. 353-422) and index.
Contents:
Conversing about faith and media in America -- Praising technology : evangelical populism embraces American futurism -- Leading the tribes out of exile : the religious press discerns broadcasting -- Converting to consumerism : evangelical radio embraces the market -- Searching for communion : the Christian metanarrative meets popular mythology -- Communing with civil sin : mainstream media purge evil -- Discerning professional journalism : reporters adopt fundamentalist discourse -- Praising democracy : embracing religion in a mass-mediated society.
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