The mass comm murders : five media theorists self-destruct / Arthur Asa Berger ; illustrated by the author.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Berger, Arthur Asa, 1933-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mass media.

Physical Description:

xiv, 146 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, [2002]

Summary:

The Mass Comm Murders is a novel way (both literally and figuratively) to introduce students to mass communication theory. Highlighting theories from semiotics to the spiral of silence, Berger combines theoretical discussion with a satire of academia and a parody of the mystery genre, complete with eccentric professors and international intrigue. This fun and accessible text is an ideal supplement for courses in mass communication and communication theory. Visit our website for sample chapters!

Contents:

The Mass Comm Murders Personae xiii

1. "It's a very sad story," thought Elijah Ashdod-Sfard 1

2. The Evangelical Hamburger 11

3. "I'm Inspector Solomon Hunter," said the man in the tweed Brooks Brothers suit 25

4. "Tell me, Professor Haddley-Lassiter," Hunter asked, "what you recall" 31

5. Mikhaila Blotnik-Kiev Volosinova looked scared 43

6. Elijah Ashdod-Sfard gave a nervous smile 49

7. "How can I help you?" asked Lisa Schauber Gurke 55

8. "Simmul's room is surprisingly neat" 63

9. "We've been really busy," said Dominick Wimmer 69

10. "Nobody's seen Professor Gurke since last night" 77

11. "She's not in her room," said Weems 85

12. "Nothing here," said Weems 91

13. Elijah Ashdod-Sfard's mind was racing 99

14. Just as Weems and Hunter were getting out of the elevator 105.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-139) and index.

ISBN:

0742517209

0742517217

OCLC:

48559158