The first step to understanding the present is to study the past. This eight-part series traces the composite history of the mass media, industry by industry, from their roots as novelty attractions to their crucial role in society today. 8-part series, 28 minutes each.

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The Series Includes : Film History | Media History | Images in Media | Television History | Media Convergence | Print History | Recording History | Radio History

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