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Author:

Schultze, Quentin J. (Quentin James), 1952-

Title:

Christianity and the mass media in America : toward a democratic accommodation / Quentin J. Schultze.

Publisher:

Michigan State University Press,

Copyright Date:

c2003

Description:

viii, 440 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Mass media in religion--United States.
Mass media--Christianity.--Christianity.

Notes:

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.

Series:

Rhetoric and public affairs series

ISBN:

9780870136962 (alk. paper)
0870136968 (alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)53045150

LCCN:

2003020164

Locations:

UDAX314 -- Charles C. Myers Library (Dubuque)