The Myth of Classlessness in Apple’s “Get a Mac” Campaign
Randall Livingstone / University of Oregon
Randall Livingstone challenges the myth behind the “Get a Mac” ads.
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A Critical Forum on Media and Culture
Randall Livingstone challenges the myth behind the “Get a Mac” ads.
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