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The media and the making of history

While the huge impact of the mass media on everyday social life is acknowledged, it has generally been assigned a peripheral role in the historical process. This intriguing book demonstrates that, far from being a footnote, media has been a critical factor in recent European history and one that distinguishes the 20th century from others.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 226 pages

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