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| 1 |  |  Discuss the history of "format wars" in the recording industry. Are these wars a benefit or problem for the average consumer? |
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| 2 |  |  Why did many consumers choose having a radio over a phonograph during the 1930s? How did this choice affect the recording industry? |
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| 3 |  |  Explain the major label system and how these majors are affected by the independent labels. Would major labels fare better or worse without the existence of independent labels? |
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| 4 |  |  Major labels are not interested in developing new acts as they were many years ago. How does this affect the choices available to the music consumer? |
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| 5 |  |  Many critics believe that violent or antisocial lyrics heavily influence the behavior of young people who listen to them. Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not? |
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