The World Is in Mourning Because Nelson Mandela Has Just

question 25

Multiple Choice

The world is in mourning because Nelson Mandela has just died.For media theorist McLuhan,the importance and power of this statement lies in:

• A)The historical fact that Nelson Mandela is dead
• B)The mediation by media of masses of individuals simultaneously receiving the news
• C)The direct interaction that occurs between viewer/listener and the media
• D)The capitalist profit that will be generated from audiences and media ratings

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