Suny Series, Human Communication Processes: Cultural Diversity and the U.S. Media

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Combining case studies and critical analysis, this book examines how the electronic and print media's representation of cultural groups such as African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Native Americans, Latinos, and Chicanos contribute to the understanding (and misunderstanding) of this country's cultural experience.This book provides rich and detailed accounts of how the media filters racial/ethnic identity through economic or sensationalized perspectives in newspapers, films, television, and radio. By exploring media descriptions of various racial/ethnic groups, Cultural Diversity and the U.S. Media provides opportunities to discover, debate, and discuss issues surrounding race/ethnicity and the role of the media in American society."Observational materials and interpretations are presented in a simple, concrete, straightforward way, representing many diverse social perspectives and media sites. A great deal of information is presented that is highly informative to the reader about cultural diversity and its portrayal and misportrayal in various media." -- Gerry Philipsen, author of Speaking Explorations in Social Communication" Cultural Diversity and the U.S. Media adds to the increasing body of scholarship in a vital area of interest and importance to the United States. The demographic shifts in the nation's population makes it imperative that media scholars and practitioners know more about this subject." -- Clint C. Wilson, II, Howard University