History A-Level
Mass media and television
What Mass media and television means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Mass media and television
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Television spread rapidly, and its popular entertainment and sitcoms reached mass audiences, shaping shared tastes.
Topics that use Mass media and television
- The transformation of the USA, 1945–55 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Mass media and television in the exam
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