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The mid-1990s O.J. Simpson murder trial serves as a focal point for examining 'media spectacle,' a concept that highlights how contemporary dreams and societal values are showcased through media. The author, Doug Kellner, analyzes various media phenomena, such as Elvis, The X Files, Michael Jordan, and the Bill Clinton scandals, to provide insights into the interplay between media, journalism, and politics in the context of emerging technologies. This exploration reveals the complexities of race, gender, and class within the media landscape.
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Media Spectacle, Douglas Kellner
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Media Spectacle
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Douglas Kellner
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780415268288
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- The mid-1990s O.J. Simpson murder trial serves as a focal point for examining 'media spectacle,' a concept that highlights how contemporary dreams and societal values are showcased through media. The author, Doug Kellner, analyzes various media phenomena, such as Elvis, The X Files, Michael Jordan, and the Bill Clinton scandals, to provide insights into the interplay between media, journalism, and politics in the context of emerging technologies. This exploration reveals the complexities of race, gender, and class within the media landscape.