Who predicted nearly 60 years ago that the rise of electronic media would create a "global village," thereby reducing the barriers created by physical distance?

A. Vivian Gornick
B. Darnell Hunt
C. Marshall McLuhan
D. Erving Goffman


Answer: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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a. true b. false

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