Mass culture and media as universals of modern society

The article examines the concept of mass culture as a cultural universal in its modern manifestations and phenomena. author consistently develops thesis about mediatization information space. purpose this work is to identify characteristic features culture, well current trends environment. Mass attributed division into ranks from “low” “high”, but today there tendency erase these facets. complexity inconsistency phenomenon, vague definitions concept, mechanisms correlation with other forms encourage researchers look for new approaches refine old ones an effort develop common definition. serial production analyzed, which acts important element education system, socialization upbringing. Attention focused on positive aspects development culture. necessity further study concepts media their interrelation interdependence indicated.