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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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George Gerbner
George Gerbner

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. more

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