Christianity and the mass media in America

Schultze, Quentin J. 1952-

Christianity and the mass media in America toward a democratic accommodation / [electronic resource] : Quentin J. Schultze. - East Lansing, Mich. : Michigan State University Press, c2003. - viii, 440 p. ; 24 cm. - Rhetoric and public affairs series. . - Rhetoric and public affairs series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 353-422) and index.

Conversing about faith and media in America -- Praising technology : evangelical populism embraces American futurism -- Leading the tribes out of exile : the religious press discerns broadcasting -- Converting to consumerism : evangelical radio embraces the market -- Searching for communion : the Christian metanarrative meets popular mythology -- Communing with civil sin : mainstream media purge evil -- Discerning professional journalism : reporters adopt fundamentalist discourse -- Praising democracy : embracing religion in a mass-mediated society.


Available electronically via the Internet.

0870136968 (alk. paper)


Mass media in religion--United States.
Mass media--Religious aspects--Christianity.

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