Mass Media - Revision history

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New media

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	Examples of new media range from digital TV, to film, photography, smart phones, and so forth. New Media began with the development of the computer chip in 1971, also know as the microprocessor.		Examples of new media range from digital TV, to film, photography, smart phones, and so forth. New Media began with the development of the computer chip in 1971, also know as the microprocessor.
	<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 8.</ref> As time passed, the microprocessor increased in performance, eventually becoming more powerful than when it was first created.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 8.</ref> It also allowed for computers to become more connected. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 8.</ref> In the 1970s, the Internet became popular amongst the public, eventually ~~becoming more popular~~ in the 1990s due to the graphic based user interface and common network protocols. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 8.</ref> Today, the internet still remains a very popular example of new media.		<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 8.</ref> As time passed, the microprocessor increased in performance, eventually becoming more powerful than when it was first created.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 8.</ref> It also allowed for computers to become more connected. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 8.</ref> In the 1970s, the Internet became popular amongst the public, eventually growing in its popularity throughout the 1990s due to the "graphic based user interface and common network protocols." <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 8.</ref> Today, the internet still remains a very popular example of new media.

	===Theories===		===Theories===

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Broadcast media

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	With the development of broadcast media, media was now brought to audiences through public airwaves. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref> Radio was the first type of broadcast media to rise, with broadcasts already taking place during the 1920s. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref>		With the development of broadcast media, media was now brought to audiences through public airwaves. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref> Radio was the first type of broadcast media to rise, with broadcasts already taking place during the 1920s. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref> TV then followed, with CBS creating the first television schedule in 1941, and Philo T. Farnsworth applying for TV’s first patent in 1927.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6. </ref>[[File:Philo T Farnsworth (cropped).jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Philo T Farnsworth]] There has been a great amount of growth in both commercial radio and tv stations since 1950. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref>
	TV then followed, with CBS creating the first television schedule in 1941, and Philo T. Farnsworth applying for TV’s first patent in 1927.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6. </ref>[[File:Philo T Farnsworth (cropped).jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Philo T Farnsworth]] There has been a great amount of growth in both commercial radio and tv stations since 1950. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref>

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Broadcast media

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	With the development of broadcast media, media was now brought to audiences through public airwaves. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref> Radio was the first type of broadcast media to rise, with broadcasts already taking place during the 1920s. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref>TV then followed, with CBS creating the first television schedule in 1941, and Philo T. Farnsworth applying for TV’s first patent in 1927.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6. </ref>[[File:Philo T Farnsworth (cropped).jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Philo T Farnsworth]] There has been a great amount of growth in both commercial radio and tv stations since 1950. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref>		With the development of broadcast media, media was now brought to audiences through public airwaves. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref> Radio was the first type of broadcast media to rise, with broadcasts already taking place during the 1920s. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref>
			TV then followed, with CBS creating the first television schedule in 1941, and Philo T. Farnsworth applying for TV’s first patent in 1927.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6. </ref>[[File:Philo T Farnsworth (cropped).jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Philo T Farnsworth]] There has been a great amount of growth in both commercial radio and tv stations since 1950. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref>

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Ksantos: /* Broadcast media */

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Broadcast media

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	With the development of broadcast media, media was now brought to audiences through public airwaves. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref> Radio was the first type of broadcast media to rise, with broadcasts already taking place during the 1920s. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref>TV then followed, with CBS creating the first television schedule in 1941, and Philo T. Farnsworth applying TV’s first patent in 1927.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6. </ref>[[File:Philo T Farnsworth (cropped).jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Philo T Farnsworth]] There has been a great amount of growth in both commercial radio and tv stations since 1950. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref>		With the development of broadcast media, media was now brought to audiences through public airwaves. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref> Radio was the first type of broadcast media to rise, with broadcasts already taking place during the 1920s. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref>TV then followed, with CBS creating the first television schedule in 1941, and Philo T. Farnsworth applying for TV’s first patent in 1927.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6. </ref>[[File:Philo T Farnsworth (cropped).jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Philo T Farnsworth]] There has been a great amount of growth in both commercial radio and tv stations since 1950. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref>

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Motion Picture and Sound Recording

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	The history of motion picture and sound recording stems back to Thomas Edison. After the creation of print, Edison followed with two other mass medias. In 1877, Edison invented the phonograph, which played record sounded. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5. </ref>		The history of motion picture and sound recording stems back to Thomas Edison. After the creation of print, Edison followed with two other mass medias. In 1877, Edison invented the phonograph, which played record sounded. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5. </ref> [[File:Edison and phonograph edit2.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|left\|Edison and phonograph]] His other invention, the kinetoscope, was created in 1892. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5. </ref>[[File:Kinetophonebis1.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Kinetoscope]] Using the kinetoscope, an individual was able to view a silent film through what was considered to be a motion picture device at the time. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref> Edison wanted to combine the two so that the audio and film would synchronize together into one projector that would create a viewing experience for more than one individual. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref> As motion picture became established as an industry , emphasis was then placed on sound recording. Sound recordings generated a great profit, which lead to the further developments of magnetic tapes (1926), LP records (1948), compact and audio cassettes (1963), and eventually compact discs (CDs) in 1982. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref>However, these are only some of the formats, as there has been many others before and since.
	[[File:Edison and phonograph edit2.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|left\|Edison and phonograph]] His other invention, the kinetoscope, was created in 1892. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5. </ref>[[File:Kinetophonebis1.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Kinetoscope]] Using the kinetoscope, an individual was able to view a silent film through what was considered to be a motion picture device at the time. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref> Edison wanted to combine the two so that the audio and film would synchronize together into one projector that would create a viewing experience for more than one individual. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref> As motion picture became established as an industry , emphasis was then placed on sound recording. Sound recordings generated a great profit, which lead to the further developments of magnetic tapes (1926), LP records (1948), compact and audio cassettes (1963), and eventually compact discs (CDs) in 1982. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref>However, these are only some of the formats, as there has been many others before and since.

	====Broadcast media====		====Broadcast media====

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Motion Picture and Sound Recording

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	The history of motion picture and sound recording stems back to Thomas Edison. After the creation of print, Edison followed with two other mass medias. In 1877, Edison invented the phonograph, which played record sounded. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5. </ref>		The history of motion picture and sound recording stems back to Thomas Edison. After the creation of print, Edison followed with two other mass medias. In 1877, Edison invented the phonograph, which played record sounded. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5. </ref>
	[[File:Edison and phonograph edit2.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|left\|Edison and phonograph]] His other invention, the kinetoscope, was created in 1892. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5. </ref>[[File:Kinetophonebis1.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Kinetoscope]] Using the kinetoscope, an individual was able to view a silent film through what was considered to be a motion picture device at the time. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref>		[[File:Edison and phonograph edit2.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|left\|Edison and phonograph]] His other invention, the kinetoscope, was created in 1892. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5. </ref>[[File:Kinetophonebis1.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Kinetoscope]] Using the kinetoscope, an individual was able to view a silent film through what was considered to be a motion picture device at the time. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref> Edison wanted to combine the two so that the audio and film would synchronize together into one projector that would create a viewing experience for more than one individual. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref> As motion picture became established as an industry , emphasis was then placed on sound recording. Sound recordings generated a great profit, which lead to the further developments of magnetic tapes (1926), LP records (1948), compact and audio cassettes (1963), and eventually compact discs (CDs) in 1982. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref>However, these are only some of the formats, as there has been many others before and since.
	Edison wanted to combine the two so that the audio and film would synchronize together into one projector that would create a viewing experience for more than one individual. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref> As motion picture became established as an industry , emphasis was then placed on sound recording. Sound recordings generated a great profit, which lead to the further developments of magnetic tapes (1926), LP records (1948), compact and audio cassettes (1963), and eventually compact discs (CDs) in 1982. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref>However, these are only some of the formats, as there has been many others before and since.

	====Broadcast media====		====Broadcast media====

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Motion Picture and Sound Recording

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	====Motion Picture and Sound Recording====		====Motion Picture and Sound Recording====
	The history of motion picture and sound recording stems back to Thomas Edison. After the creation of print, Edison followed with two other mass medias. In 1877, Edison invented the phonograph, which played record sounded. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5. </ref>		The history of motion picture and sound recording stems back to Thomas Edison. After the creation of print, Edison followed with two other mass medias. In 1877, Edison invented the phonograph, which played record sounded. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5. </ref>
	[[File:Edison and phonograph edit2.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|left\|Edison and phonograph]] His other invention, the kinetoscope, was created in 1892. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5. </ref>[[File:Kinetophonebis1.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Kinetoscope]] ~~With~~ the kinetoscope, an individual ~~would be~~ able to view a silent film through what was considered to be a motion picture device. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref>		[[File:Edison and phonograph edit2.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|left\|Edison and phonograph]] His other invention, the kinetoscope, was created in 1892. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5. </ref>[[File:Kinetophonebis1.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Kinetoscope]] Using the kinetoscope, an individual was able to view a silent film through what was considered to be a motion picture device at the time. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref>
	Edison wanted to combine the two so that the audio and film would synchronize into a projector that would create a viewing experience for more than one individual. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref> As ~~the~~ motion picture industry ~~was finally established~~, emphasis was then placed on sound recording. Sound recordings ~~produced~~ a great profit, which lead to the further developments of magnetic tapes (1926), LP records (1948), compact and audio cassettes (1963), and eventually compact discs (CDs) in 1982. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref>However, these are only some of the formats, as there has been many others before and since.		Edison wanted to combine the two so that the audio and film would synchronize together into one projector that would create a viewing experience for more than one individual. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref> As motion picture became established as an industry , emphasis was then placed on sound recording. Sound recordings generated a great profit, which lead to the further developments of magnetic tapes (1926), LP records (1948), compact and audio cassettes (1963), and eventually compact discs (CDs) in 1982. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref>However, these are only some of the formats, as there has been many others before and since.

	====Broadcast media====		====Broadcast media====

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Print media

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	Print media was considered to be the first mass medium. In 1450, Johannes Gutenberg, a printer from Germany, invented the printing press.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> [[File:Johannes Gutenberg.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Johannes Gutenberg]] ~~This allowed for the production of books~~, pamphlets, and other types of similar items at a cheap price<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref>. The invention allowed for knowledge to spread and be recorded for future generations and uses. In 1607, the colonies created their first printing press in Cambridge, Massachusetts.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> During this period, printing of religious texts was rather popular. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> In 1833, mass-circulation of newspapers began, which grew increasingly during the 19th and 20th century.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> Statics in the textbook by Ott and Mack show that approximately 92 percent of US households were subscribed to a daily newspaper in 1973. Unfortunately, the production and circulation of the newspaper has been in decline since, as news is typically viewed online. <br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref>		Print media was considered to be the first mass medium. In 1450, Johannes Gutenberg, a printer from Germany, invented the printing press.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> [[File:Johannes Gutenberg.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Johannes Gutenberg]] Books, pamphlets, and other types of similar items were now able to be produced at a cheap price<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref>. The invention additionally allowed for knowledge to spread and be recorded for future generations and uses. In 1607, the colonies created their first printing press in Cambridge, Massachusetts.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> During this period, printing of religious texts was rather popular. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> In 1833, mass-circulation of newspapers began, which grew increasingly during the 19th and 20th century.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> Statics in the textbook by Ott and Mack show that approximately 92 percent of US households were subscribed to a daily newspaper in 1973. Unfortunately, the production and circulation of the newspaper has been in decline since, as news is typically viewed online. <br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref>

	In regards to magazines,the first US magazine, titled American Magazine, was published in 1741.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref> The industry however did not take off until the mid-nineteenth century, but like the newspaper, magazines have also been in decline, specifically in the number of titles and paid circulation.<br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref>		In regards to magazines,the first US magazine, titled American Magazine, was published in 1741.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref> The industry however did not take off until the mid-nineteenth century, but like the newspaper, magazines have also been in decline, specifically in the number of titles and paid circulation.<br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref>

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Print media

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	Print media was considered to be the first mass medium. In 1450, Johannes Gutenberg, a printer from Germany, invented the printing press.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> [[File:Johannes Gutenberg.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Johannes Gutenberg]] This allowed for the production of books, pamphlets, and other types of similar items at a cheap price<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref>. The invention allowed for knowledge to spread and be recorded for future generations and uses. In 1607, the colonies created their first printing press in Cambridge, Massachusetts.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> During this period, printing of religious texts was rather popular. ~~<br />~~<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> In 1833, mass-circulation of newspapers began, which grew increasingly during the 19th and 20th century.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> Statics in the textbook by Ott and Mack show that approximately 92 percent of US households were subscribed to a daily newspaper in 1973. Unfortunately, the production and circulation of the newspaper has been in decline since, as news is typically viewed online. <br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref>		Print media was considered to be the first mass medium. In 1450, Johannes Gutenberg, a printer from Germany, invented the printing press.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> [[File:Johannes Gutenberg.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Johannes Gutenberg]] This allowed for the production of books, pamphlets, and other types of similar items at a cheap price<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref>. The invention allowed for knowledge to spread and be recorded for future generations and uses. In 1607, the colonies created their first printing press in Cambridge, Massachusetts.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> During this period, printing of religious texts was rather popular. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> In 1833, mass-circulation of newspapers began, which grew increasingly during the 19th and 20th century.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> Statics in the textbook by Ott and Mack show that approximately 92 percent of US households were subscribed to a daily newspaper in 1973. Unfortunately, the production and circulation of the newspaper has been in decline since, as news is typically viewed online. <br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref>

	In regards to magazines,the first US magazine, titled American Magazine, was published in 1741.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref> The industry however did not take off until the mid-nineteenth century, but like the newspaper, magazines have also been in decline, specifically in the number of titles and paid circulation.<br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref>		In regards to magazines,the first US magazine, titled American Magazine, was published in 1741.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref> The industry however did not take off until the mid-nineteenth century, but like the newspaper, magazines have also been in decline, specifically in the number of titles and paid circulation.<br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref>

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Types of mass media

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	Print media was considered to be the first mass medium. In 1450, Johannes Gutenberg, a printer from Germany, invented the printing press.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> [[File:Johannes Gutenberg.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Johannes Gutenberg]] This allowed for the production of books, pamphlets, and other types of similar items at a cheap price<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref>. The invention allowed for knowledge to spread and be recorded for future generations and uses. In 1607, the colonies created their first printing press in Cambridge, Massachusetts.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> During this period, printing of religious texts was rather popular. <br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref>		Print media was considered to be the first mass medium. In 1450, Johannes Gutenberg, a printer from Germany, invented the printing press.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> [[File:Johannes Gutenberg.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Johannes Gutenberg]] This allowed for the production of books, pamphlets, and other types of similar items at a cheap price<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref>. The invention allowed for knowledge to spread and be recorded for future generations and uses. In 1607, the colonies created their first printing press in Cambridge, Massachusetts.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> During this period, printing of religious texts was rather popular. <br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> In 1833, mass-circulation of newspapers began, which grew increasingly during the 19th and 20th century.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> Statics in the textbook by Ott and Mack show that approximately 92 percent of US households were subscribed to a daily newspaper in 1973. Unfortunately, the production and circulation of the newspaper has been in decline since, as news is typically viewed online. <br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref>

	In 1833, mass-circulation of newspapers began, which grew increasingly during the 19th and 20th century.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> Statics in the textbook by Ott and Mack show that approximately 92 percent of US households were subscribed to a daily newspaper in 1973. Unfortunately, the production and circulation of the newspaper has been in decline since, as news is typically viewed online. <br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref>

	In regards to magazines,the first US magazine, titled American Magazine, was published in 1741.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref> The industry however did not take off until the mid-nineteenth century, but like the newspaper, magazines have also been in decline, specifically in the number of titles and paid circulation.<br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref>		In regards to magazines,the first US magazine, titled American Magazine, was published in 1741.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref> The industry however did not take off until the mid-nineteenth century, but like the newspaper, magazines have also been in decline, specifically in the number of titles and paid circulation.<br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref>