Media Policy and the Struggle for U.S. Democracy, 1776-1996

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Explores key debates, controversies, and problems in media and telecommunications policy in the U.S., from the nation’s founding to the birth of the modern Internet. Considers the relationship between laws and regulations governing media and democratic participation. Pays particular attention to media policymaking and movements for racial, gender, and economic justice. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: MDIA 470-2. Prerequisite(s): MDIA 360 .