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“The "cumulative effects" of unbridled commercialism, however difficult to assess, constitute one key to the impact of growing up in the core of the world's marketing system. Minimally, it suggests unpreparedness for, and lack of interest in, the world that exists outside the shopping mall.”

Quote by Herbert Schiller

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Herbert Schiller
Herbert Schiller

Herbert Schiller was a prominent American author known for his profound insights into media and communication studies. His works explored the role of media in politics and society, which had a profound impact on scholars and practitioners in subsequent generations. more

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