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Published biennially, the MASS COMMUNICATION REVIEW YEARBOOK has a distinctive tradition of presenting the best in recent mass communication research. Volume 6 includes previously published articles of exceptional quality in the following areas: } Doing Mass Communication Research: Practices and Traditions } Cultural History } Technology and Change } Journalism; Ideologies and Roles } Aspects of Media Effects } Media Institutions, Technology and Policy In addition, Exploring New Directions features original, scholarly essays both debating future research agendas and rethinking theoretical perspectives. As a whole, the volume comprises a complete package for scholars, professionals and researchers in all ar