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Peer reviewedHenderson, Amy – OAH Magazine of History, 1992
Addresses the media's role in changing the nature of heroes in the United States. Describes the changes in cultural values that resulted in statesmen and soldiers being replaced by athletes and film and television celebrities. Attributes change to the development of the consumer society, centralization of the entertainment industry, and advances…
Descriptors: Communications, Cultural Context, Mass Media Role, Reputation
