Media and society critical perspectives
This book is designed as a complete primer for undergraduates who need an overall perspective on media studies. It covers the main theory and discussion points surrounding the media. These include ideas about media power, how to make sense of media material, and how the media may influence one'...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Maidenhead
Open University Press
2005
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| Series: | Issues in cultural and media studies
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Add Tag | Summary: | This book is designed as a complete primer for undergraduates who need an overall perspective on media studies. It covers the main theory and discussion points surrounding the media. These include ideas about media power, how to make sense of media material, and how the media may influence one's view of the world. The book covers dominant critical approaches to the relationship between media and society, as well as textual analysis, audience studies, media effects, and institutional power. It includes a range of specialist case studies relating these critical approaches to areas such as popular music, film, and news. |
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| Physical Description: | xiv, 378 pages illustrations 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0335215890 (hbk.) 0335208800 (pbk.) 9780335208807 9780335215898 |
Media and society critical perspectives