Media Scholar Neil Postman Argues That a Major Effect of Television

question 62

True/False

Media scholar Neil Postman argues that a major effect of television is that it turns serious subjects into entertainment.

---

Definitions:

Increase Risk

Enhancing the likelihood of encountering negative outcomes or danger in a given situation.

Vertical Integration

A strategy where a firm expands its operations into different stages of production or distribution within the same industry.

Strategic Alliance

A formal pact made between multiple parties to achieve common aims, notwithstanding their continuing independence as organizations.

Acquisition

The process of obtaining control of another company by purchasing it or merging with it.