1994/10/01 by Gilbert B. Rodman
Arts and Humanities · Social Sciences · #Media Influence and Health #Media Studies and Communication #Radio, Podcasts, and Digital Media
paper · doi:10.1080/09502389400490321
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People spun tales, others listened spellbound. There was a growing respect for the vivid rumor, the most chilling tale. We were no closer to believing or disbelieving a given story than we had been earlier. But there was a greater appreciation now. We began to marvel at our own ability to manufacture awe. (DeLillo, 1985: 153)