American Heroes in a Media Age
Author | : Susan J. Drucker |
Publisher | : VNR AG |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 1994 |
ISBN-10 | : 1881303195 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781881303190 |
Rating | : 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Download or read book American Heroes in a Media Age written by Susan J. Drucker and published by VNR AG. This book was released on 1994 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the relationship of hero to celebrity and the changing role of the hero in American culture. It establishes that the nature of hero and its function in society is a communication phenomenon, which has been and is being altered by the rapid advance of electronic media.