Authors Wilson and Gutierrez appear themselves to be somewhat ambivalent about the benefits of this occurrence. On one hand, they are undoubtedly pleased that previously neglected ethnic groups will finally have many of their media needs met, as the march continues away from "broadcasting" (or "mass communication") and toward "narrowcasting" (or "class communication"). On the other hand, they wonder what, if anything, will replace the "glue" which has, for better or worse, kept American society more or less united.p

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