The Function of Mass Media Mass media are very important tools of communication,through which information is passed to even the farthest end of the world. They enable us to communicate with each other by helping us to overcome the barriers of time and apace. Mass media function in various ways. Below are listed the most commonly seen. First, mass media keep us well informed of the happenings of the world which would otherwise remain unknown. Second, mass media persuade us mostly through advertisements. As we can see, newspapers, magazines and TV are filled with all kinds of colourful, persuasive advertisements which tempt us to buy their products. Third, mass media give us entertainment. Television and radio broadcasting provide us with a big variety of programmes every day. Films, books, magazines, etc. give us daily amusement. In a word, mass media will be all the more important in the future and their fufietions will enormously expand.Limited by apace, only a few examples are mentioned here.
More Chinese get into swing of golf
Iran denies nuke activity at military site
Syrian FM urges foreign journalists to respect rules
Anti-austerity protests fall flat in much of Europe
Human rights added to draft law
Storms wreak havoc in Midwest US, killing at least 12
US, Philippines to hold joint military exercises
Australian PM knocks out rival, but not discontent
Yemen's Saleh to seek exile in Ethiopia
Women deputies call for greater female voice
Program to champion rights of nonsmokers
Taliban promises revenge against US
More US kids living in high-poverty areas
Guangdong govt vows to improve organization at grassroots level
Bin Laden's compound demolished
Visitors flock to plant despite risk
Charities open to religious groups
Comic collection could yield serious money
Putin's foreign policies likely to tilt toward Asia
Two girls commit suicide in pursuit of time travel fantasy
Foodies drive gourmet market boom in S. Africa
Chavez 'stable' following surgery
Worker wakes up without left kidney
Aussie FM resigns in leadership spat
Investment access set to widen
Aircraft carrier to begin service this year
Law to ensure human rights
Despite ban, smoking is rampant in Internet bars
Self-immolation acts condemned by deputies
Concerns over radiation remain
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