Exam 22: The Medias Global Reach

Which metaphor for the media's reach does sociologist Todd Gitlin consider more apt than "global village"?

Across the globe,television is now considered an old-fashioned medium.

The increase in the use of mass media,specifically electronic media,has allowed for abuses of personal privacy.

Analyze the pros and cons of the global reach of the media on cultures around the world.

Around the world,the introduction of new technology has created new social norms.

Who predicted over 45 years ago that the rise of electronic media would create a "global village," thereby reducing the barriers created by physical distance?

Why does the lack of Internet connectivity impact developing nations in such a negative way?