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06812. FAIR TRIAL AND THE PRESS. The debate over the problems of obtaining fair trials in the climate of a sensationalist press is examined in this report; the Charles Mansnm case is seen as a perfect example of sensationalism making the ideal "fair trial" impossible for the defendants. 12p. 17f. 14b.
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06543. RENAISSANCE-ITALIAN TELEVISION TODAY. A excellent account of the RAI, Italys' state-owned television broadcasting system. Looks at its history, programming policies and future prospects in light of the Communist challenge. 14p. 15F. 8b.
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$98
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06067. PERCEIVED REALITY IN TELEVISION BY YOUNG CHILDREN. Introductory study of television's role in the socialization of children, emphasizing racial and sexual steriotypes. Discusses four studies, theories of education and socialization. 12p. 8f. 5b.
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05801. EDWARD R. MURROW AND HIS CONTRIBUTION TO BROADCASTING. A biography of Edward Murrow and some notable features of his career. Reporting from the London blitz in 1940, the Korean War and the campaign against McCarthy. 6 pages, 2 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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05744. LENNY BRUCE: COMEDIAN AND MARTYR. A biography of Bruce exploring his role as social critique and the nature of his humor which elevated him to a prominence greater than that of a mere comedian. The paper documents his harassment by the police and the courts. 9p. 5f. 2b.
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$63
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05729. CABLE TELEVISION AND F.C.C. REGULATION. An indepth study of the history, technology, and programming content and control of the cable television industry. The conclusion is that the current conditions of CATV are more or less defined by F.C.C. regulations, although the possibilities and prospects of the systems seem to outweigh its problems. 15p. 12f. 4b.
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$105
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05391. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING ON THE BBC. An examination of the history of BBC's School Broadcasting and Adult Education projects, looking at their effectiveness in reaching their audience and fulfilling an educational function. Financing, organizational management and program content are briefly considered. 10p. 9f. 3b.
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05387. VIOLENCE ON T.V. A paper reviewing the various arguments on the likelihood that TV violence stimulates violence in real life. The generally inconclusive nature of many studies is pointed out. 9p. 8f. 3b.
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05386. GOOD SAMARITAN STATUTES. A history, with legal examples, of the need for laws exempting doctors from civil liability suits for negligence in cases where they give emergency treatment outside a hospital. There is an analysis of such laws. 7f. 4b. 5p.
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$35
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05384. SOME PERSPECTIVES ON ISLAMIC LAW. The four schools of Islamic law are explained; all are based on the Korean and the Sharia. Islamic law is shown to be fundamentally different from Western Law in being deductive not inductive. Other differences in legal practices are documented. 10p. 8f. 12b.
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05330. BROADCAST AND THE PROCESS OF PERSUASION THROUGH BROADCASTING. The purposes and techniques of advertising are examined in this study; television is looked at in particular. 8p., 15f., 7b.
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05264. SHOULD TELEVISION BE CENSORED? The overbearing influence of television upon American society is considered as one justification for its potential censorship. The economic base of television's excesses is judged to be paramount, and the social alternatives to corporate control are seen as essentially a private right. 12p., 17f., 9b.
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04719. TELEVISION VIOLENCE: ITS IMPACT ON VIEWERS AND SOCIETY. Very good examination of the problems of television violence, focusing on presenting the results of studies that have been done. Discusses the idea that TV violence acts as "catharsis" to reduce need for violence; the evidence that examples of violent behavior do predispose children to violent solutions of problems; good discussion of psychology of media executives, the need to change the ground rules so they will respond to demands for more sensible programming. 15p., 18f., 12b.
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04354. CHANGE AND TELEVISION SOCIOLOGY. The influence of television on our changing American society is discussed; the loss of trust in public institutions, the education in violence our children receive, and attitudes toward rapid change are seen as affected by T.V. 7p., 0f.. 0b.
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$49
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03836. TELEVISION AND VOTING IN FRANCE. Very good, technical study by French-speaking student, which finds a small but significant link between growth in households possessing TV and voting for government position in referendums of '61-'62; shows good knowledge of poli. sci. literature and statistics. Includes 5 tables. 17p., 17f., 14b.
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02080. VIOLENCE ON TELEVISION. A comprehensive study of the problem of violence on television, its results, possible effects, and what is being done about it. Focus is on the effects of TV violence on children. 11p. 18f. 5b.
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$77
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02078. NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION. The origins and implementation of NET are examined, and the pioneering work of the network is praised; problems of funding, programming and audience research are discussed in detail. 6p., 17f., 4b.
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$42
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02072. A STUDY OF WSBM RADIO. The program format, advertising market, audience, budget and specific promotional csmpaigns of a New Bedford, Massachusetts radio station are thoroughly analyzed; numerous charts, advertising copy samples and demographic surveys are included in the study. 3Op., 0f., 0b.
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$133
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01726. CLOSED CIRCUIT TV AS A PUBLIC RELATIONS TOOL. Brief summary of the advantages and possibilities of closed circuit TV, which chiefly lie in reaching the right people at the right tine. 6p., 9f., Sb.
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$42
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01602. A CASE STUDY OF EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION IN BRAZIL. Very well done examination of the issues raised by Educational TV in underdeveloped countries (not so many specifics on Brazil as the title would indicate); includes good discussions of cost effectiveness of ETV, studies of ETV effectiveness, problems raised by centralization, cultural impact of TV, policy alternatives for mass educational systems and the problems of decision-making. 40p., 58f., 36b.
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$133
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01360. "ALL IN THE FAMILY." A look at the popular television series as presenting the image of the real all-American family; the characters snd relationships of the program are presented. 3p., 0f., 0b.
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$21
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00819. THE EFFECT OF TELEVISION OF ELECTIONS. 10p., 8f., 6b. See U.S. Domestic Politics, Section 19B.
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$70
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00631. ACTING: THE FIRST SIX LESSONS BY RICHARD BOLESLAVSKY. A review of a book on acting technique, in which concentration and characterization are emphasized. 2p., 0f., 1b.
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53428A. STAR TREK: FUTURE OR FANTASY? The characters and themes of the popular television show are outlined, and the question of reality in science fiction is considered. 6 pages, 2 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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53428. I LOVE LUCY TV SHOW: AN ANALYSIS. Good critical review of Lucille Ball's TV series, focusing on the unrealistic stock situation and stereotypes used to provide the majority of the show's humor. Admits that Lucy was funny in comparison to other shows of the time, but now outdated compared to current social mores. 6p., 2f., 4b.
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52445. RADIO COMEDY IN THE 1930'S. A thorough examination of the radio comedy of the depression era, looking at the popularity of Edgar Bergan and Charlie McCarthy, Fibber McGee and Molly, Amos 'n' Andy, Fred Allen, Bob Hope, Burns and Allen and Jack Benny; their comedic techniques and themes are demonstrated in excerpts from programs, and the simplicity and innocence of the era is commented on. 27p., 17f., 5b.
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52406. THE MASS MEDIA AS AN INFLUENCE ON AMERICAN LIFE. The media as a force for good or evil in our society is examined; the Orson Welles broadcast, the influence of television violence, and the media in politics are discussed fully. The importance and influence of the mass media is down played in the conclusion. 9p,, 16f., 6b.
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51759. TELEVISION AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN RETAIL BUSINESS. Good discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of TV ads for the retail store; why they haven't used TV, effective strategies for when they do. 9p., 18f., 15b.
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51640. LAW AND THE MASS MEDIA. a study of the Federal Communications Commission and the controls it has exerted over the broadcast industry since its inception; Supreme Court decisions are listed in formal style, with citation, facts, the is sue at hand, the decision and the reasoning behind it. 9p., 6f., 6b.
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51634. THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. Good but brief overview of the powers, duties, and structures of the FCC; analyzes two licensing disputes to show how the FCC judges what constitutes "progasmming in the public interest." 7p., 6f., 0b.
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