Why Are Forms of Mass Media Such as Print and Television

question 49

Essay

Why are forms of mass media such as print and television important to the existence of what Benedict Anderson calls an imagined community? How are new communication technologies supporting or changing what Anderson may mean by this term?

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Definitions:

Fraud

Deliberate deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right.

Standard Deduction

A set amount the IRS allows taxpayers to deduct from their income before income tax is applied, reducing taxable income.

Taxpayer

An individual or entity that is obligated to make payments to municipal or government taxation agencies.

Single

A filing status for a taxpayer who is unmarried and does not qualify for other filing statuses like Head of Household.