War of the Worlds

Question 1

when was war of the worlds published and by who

Answer 1

October 1938 on CBS produced by orson welles

Question 2

theories war of the worlds could link to

Answer 2

hypodermic needle theory
cultivation theory
halls reception theory

Question 3

what did war of the worlds supposedly create and why may this have been

Answer 3

a sense of moral panic. people may have been more afraid because of Hitlers rise of power and them just emerging out of world war 1

Question 4

is war of the worlds a hybrid product

Answer 4

yes it is the radio adaptation of h.g Welles book of the same name

Question 5

What new technology could have effected this moral panic

Answer 5

Radio was brand new and people were afraid of the effects it might have on society.
It was also challenging newspaper for popularity so they may have ramped up this idea of moral panic to discredit radio