The Martians have landed!

By Robert E. Bartholomew

Subjects: Mass media, social aspects, Mass media, united states, Hoaxes in mass media, Psychological aspects, Mass media, Impostors and imposture, Influence

Description: "This book presents more than three dozen studies of media scares from the 17th to the 21st century, including hoaxes perpetrated via newspapers, radio, television and cyberspace. It explores hoaxes that highlight the impact of the media on our lives and its tendency to sensationalize. Several cases are global in scope, revealing the the power global media wields"--Provided by publisher.