In General, the Effects of the Electronic New Media in the Early

question 87

Multiple Choice

In general, the effects of the electronic new media in the early 20^th century were

• A) used to reinforce existing political and economic power structures.
• B) restricted to those with extensive education and training in their use.
• C) of greater benefit to corporations than to ordinary citizens.
• D) democratizing for ordinary citizens.
• E) complementary to the interests of the traditional mainstream media.

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