MediaSpeak: Three American VoicesThis book defines and analyzes the content, structure, and values of three predominant types of public discourse, which are labeled Doublespeak, Salespeak, and Sensationspeak. These media messages are examined to determine how they are constructed and how they influence individuals, ideology, and culture. Discussions are illustrated with a diverse range of examples from popular culture, magazines, Internet sites, politics, television, and film. Fox argues that the Information Age has replaced actual reality with representations of reality. He states that electronic media dominates our lives. Together, these three voices saturate media and technology, profoundly influencing American culture. Fox suggests specific strategies for recognizing and understanding these coded messages. |
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... develop voices that resonate with autonomy and trust ? How does media alter our thinking , language , and behavior ... developed their own voices to stay alive in their classrooms ( Fox , in press ) . Finally , all of this work convinced ...
... develops over time . Our voice is culti- vated , vulnerable , and ever changing . Our voice not only reflects who we are - it is who we are , and it helps shape the person we will become . An empowered voice helps us develop ...
... develop our voices , espe- cially if they are " processed " or somehow actively explored through our own thinking ... develop their own voices , do not develop their own internal symbol systems of imagery and language , gaining control ...
Contents
Making Sense of MediaSpeak | 17 |
Doublespeak | 45 |
Salespeak | 87 |
Copyright | |
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