TY - BOOK N2 - This debate-style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in mass media. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading scholars and media commentators, reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework. Taking Sides actively develops critical thinking skills by requiring students to analyze opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgments. AB - This debate-style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in mass media. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading scholars and media commentators, reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework. Taking Sides actively develops critical thinking skills by requiring students to analyze opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgments. T1 - Taking sides. DA - c2003. CY - Guilford, Conn. : AU - Alexander, Alison, AU - Hanson, Jarice. ET - 7th ed. CN - HN90 .M3 CN - HN90.M3 PB - McGraw-Hill/Dushkin, PP - Guilford, Conn. : PY - c2003. ID - 277410 KW - Mass media KW - Mass media KW - Mass media SN - 0072828196 (pbk.) TI - Taking sides. ER -