Media, Journalism, and Communication: A Student's Guide (Reclaiming The Christian Intellectual Tradition Series)

Whether it's 24-hour news networks, influential blogs, or popular social networking sites, we're constantly bombarded by news from innumerable sources. The sheer volume of data that we have to process on a daily basis makes it harder than ever to discern important information from mere white noise. In this addition to the Reclaiming the Christian Intellectual Tradition series, Read M. Schuchardt-a former student of media studies pioneers Neil Postman and Marshall McLuhan-explores the opportunities and pitfalls of constant communication in a digital age. Engaging and thoughtful, this concise book will help Christian students use technology wisely and think carefully about the media-saturated world in which we live.Read less