Books in the Media and Power series

Proposes three approaches to the prevention of mass mediated aggression: an early warning system for incitement to mass destruction, the invitation to disarming conversations in urban space, and the teaching of 'compassionate communication' to children and others.

Takes the study of international relations to the art museum. This book focuses on the British Museum, the National Gallery of London, the Museum of Iraq, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Getty museums, the Guggenheim museums, and 'museum' spaces instantly created by the attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001.

Traces Oprah Winfrey's cultural impact and illustrates the parallels between her road to fame and fortune and the political-economic rise of neoliberalism.

Examines the history and social dynamics of film censorship in the United States. This book focuses both on formal censorship systems, including state and local censorship boards and industry self-regulation efforts, to unofficial censorship rendered by pressure groups and powerful social movements.

Offers an understanding of the loosely affiliated groups that collectively call themselves the progressive netroots. This book explains why the left is better positioned than the right to take advantage of the decentralized nature of the Internet.

Examines how US Presidents and Presidential candidates focus on local audiences and issues despite officially ruling over a nation.

A wide-casting overview of politics in popular films, looking at the four genres of horror, war, thriller and sci-fi

Key figures in Howard Dean's campaign for president reveal the stories behind the success of internet fundraising and community building.

In short, provocative chapters, thirty-four prominent media and politics scholars address the most pressing problems facing the American people today and offer concrete solutions that inspire reflection and debate as well as action.