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Filak's Exploring Mass Communication is current and relevant, as well as pedagogically significant. The style is helpful to educators and students alike. Not as verbose a... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Melanie Wilderman, University of Oklahoma

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Karin Machluf, Instructor, Penn State Scranton

It's very diverse and inclusive in each chapter with the achievements and contributions by individuals and groups usually overlooked by other media textbooks. It has a mi... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Judith G. Curtis, University of North Carolina at Pembroke

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Alyssa Salazar, Student, University of North Texas

Exploring Mass Communication is a modern read based upon the history and evolution of human communication across multiple genres. It adeptly blends the origination of com... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Amber Chiang, California State University, Bakersfield

"It really helps you wrap your head around what you're learning and come to a complete understanding of the course material." Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Aubrey Akins, Student, St. Bonaventure University

This feels like the book on mass media and communication that I've been waiting for. It incorporates a little bit of everything, ranging from theory to practice; it cover... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ryan S. Eanes, Temple University

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Karen Deeming, Instructor, Merced College

Filak accessibly presents mass communication using current examples that easily relate to students. The book's more casual language will help novice students connect to a... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Wendy Maxian, Xavier University

"I think that Vantage [is] an ideal system that will promote engagement of students." Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Linda Trautman, Instructor, Ohio University

Filak's not afraid to weave the day's current events into the ever-evolving study and practice of mass communication. His timelines provide a wonderful historical perspec... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Geoff Carr, North Idaho College

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Emily Hopkins, Instructor, University of Scranton

Filak's use of up-to-date examples and a conversational tone make the text relevant and relatable to students. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Timothy Molina, Northwest Vista College

"...Really going to deepen students' understanding and...boost their comprehension." Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Daniel Okamura, Instructor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

The book is well written, and approaches the material in an accessible, relatable fashion. The tone is appropriate and engaging for students, and it does an excellent job... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Karyn Beyer, City College of San Francisco

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William Parent, Instructor, San Jacinto College

Exploring Mass Communication presents a strong introduction to mass communication through an emphasis on understanding the history, study, and literacy around media as a ... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Stephen Swanson, McLennan Community College

"My learners really enjoyed the SAGE Vantage experience. Many of them said it forced them to read, which aided in their comprehension…The feedback I received is that they... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Daniel Amoruso, Instructor, Boise State University

I really appreciate the clear and well-written text as well as the baked-in media literacy approach. This book really is almost everything I've been looking for.One eleme... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Professor Gabe Otteson, Communications, University of North Texas Dallas