Scanning Television: Second Edition

Presenting an incredible curriculum for developing media literacy skills in teens and adults, this outstanding second edition of the hugely popular Scanning Television covers nearly every facet of multimedia from news and entertainment to the Internet. The 51 segments are divided into five thematic units that discuss media's influence on shaping society, the ethics of advertising, the construction of media, global impact, and how new technologies influence our perception of the world and ourselves. The clips feature commentary and interview excerpts from Ted Turner, Peter Jennings, Jesse Jackson, and Michael Moore, among others, as well as educational and news footage, documentary shorts, and advertisements. The wide-ranging collection includes MADD and date rape public service announcements, a look at religion in advertising, EPKs (electronic press kits) for The Matrix, the Zapruder film of the Kennedy assassination, media coverage on 9/11, Al-Jazeera television, and more, and comes bundled with four copies of the 96-page teacher's guide. An excellent anthology that should be required viewing for both high school and undergraduate students, this is highly recommended. Editor's Choice. Aud: H, C, P. (L. Stevens)