In the second half of this century, the growth, expansion, penetration, and influence of the media compares with few other industries in the United States. Today, television is at the core of American life. Most families have access to a vast array of programs and films by way of cable, satellite broadcasting, VCRs, and DVDs. Personal computers are becoming standard household appliances and bring with them powerful tools for instant information access and global communication. The imminent integration of television and computer technologies promises to generate a media age the likes of which we have never seen. No doubt, the media have had a profound effect on American culture. The media both reflect and simultaneously transform American society. Our knowledge, values, attitudes, ideals, and behavior are deeply rooted in our experience of television and movies. The "Video Column" was established to review the use of particular videotapes created for purposes of psychiatric education. While such reviews will remain part of the mission of this column, as your new "Video Column" editor, I would like to expand the mission and boundaries of the column. Narrative and documentary television programs, videotapes, and films may be wonderful resources for teaching our
From Video Column to Media Column: A New Name and a New Direction
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In the second half of this century, the growth, expansion, penetration, and influence of the media compares with few other industries in the United States. Today, television is at the core of American life. Most families have access to a vast array of programs and films by way of cable, satellite broadcasting, VCRs, and DVDs. Personal computers are becoming standard household appliances and bring with them powerful tools for instant information access and global communication. The imminent integration of television and computer technologies promises to generate a media age the likes of which we have never seen. No doubt, the media have had a profound effect on American culture. The media both reflect and simultaneously transform American society. Our knowledge, values, attitudes, ideals, and behavior are deeply rooted in our experience of television and movies. The "Video Column" was established to review the use of particular videotapes created for purposes of psychiatric education. While such reviews will remain part of the mission of this column, as your new "Video Column" editor, I would like to expand the mission and boundaries of the column. Narrative and documentary television programs, videotapes, and films may be wonderful resources for teaching our
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From Video Column to Media Column: A New Name and a New Direction
Beresin, Eugene V.
Follow Academic Psychiatry
, Volume 23 (2): 110
American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc (Journal) – Jun 1, 1999
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