University of Phoenix HUM/186: Mass Media Development

There have been major developments in the evolution of mass media since the last century. The media consisted mainly of newspaper and magazines. Newspapers and magazine were highly depended on in the early century, especially for world events. During and after World War II, radio became the dominant form of media. Radio also providedinformation about war much quicker than newspapers, and many wanted to know the latest affairs of war situations and family problems overseas. Years later the media sector became dominated by television. For the first time television offered the best of both radio and print; photos and sound. Bringing the rise of rock and roll and humanitarian efforts because people were able to see...