“…Angels through the ages and their meaning for us…”

“…He considers the role of the media in the collapse of the Soviet Union, the ascendance of the Brazilian and Mexican soap opera, the increasing strength of "Bollywood"--the national cinema output of India--and the relative decline in influence of U.S. media. Reconsidering the very notion of "global media," the book posits a reemergence of stronger national cultures and national media systems…”

“…He argues that stories help us navigate life's complex social problems--just as flight simulators prepare pilots for difficult situations. …”