| Description |
155 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Media and society series, 0890-7161 |
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Media and society series. 0890-7161
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| Contents |
Competition Between Religion and Television: Basic Issues and Concerns -- Competition Between Religion and Television: Motives and Strategies -- Religious Television -- Competition Between Religion and Television: Competing Forms of Experience and Culture -- Bibliography -- Index |
| Summary |
The subject of competition between religion and television has, if only indirectly, received considerable attention, particularly from religionists disturbed by the threat posed by television programming to traditional religious beliefs, values, and attitudes. This detailed study considers the competing cultural forces of television and religion from a wider and more theoretical perspective. Newman examines the major forms of competition and the various motives and strategies of the people and groups involved. His philosophical approach allows us to see that the most important aspect of compet |
| Analysis |
Mass media Related to Religion |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [145]-150) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Television in religion.
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| LC no. |
96010439 |
| ISBN |
0275956407 |
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