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George Gerbner (August 8, 1919 - December 24, 2005) was an American cultural studies scholar and communication theory expert, known as the 'Father of Cultural Industry Critique'. His research focused on media, culture, politics, and communication studies, and his theories have had a profound impact on subsequent cultural studies.

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“You know, who tells the stories of a culture really governs human behaviour. It used to be the parent, the school, the church, the community. Now it's a handful of global conglomerates that have nothing to tell, but a great deal to sell.”

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Author:George Gerbner

“On prime time entertainment television, scientists are most at risk. Ten percent of scientists featured in prime-time entertainment programming get killed, and five percent kill someone. No other occupational group is more likely to kill or be killed.”

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Author:George Gerbner

“Fearful people are more dependent, more easily manipulated and controlled, more susceptible to deceptively simple, strong, tough measures and hard-line postures. ... They may accept and even welcome repression if it promises to relieve their insecurities.”

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“The product is the delivery of the largest number of people at the least cost.”

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Author:George Gerbner

“If you can write a nation's stories, you needn't worry about who makes its laws. Today, television tells most of the stories to most of the people most of the time.”

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Author:George Gerbner

“You know, who tells the stories of a culture really governs human behavior. It used to be the parent, the school, the church, the community. Now it's a handful of global conglomerates that have nothing to tell, but a great deal to sell.”

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Author:George Gerbner

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Born: August 8, 1919
Died: December 24, 2005
Known for: Writer
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