Media Studies: Texts, Institutions and Audiences

Media Studies: Texts, Institutions and Audiences

by Lisa Taylor (Author), Lisa Taylor (Author)

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This textbook provides students with a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the field of media studies. Written by two highly experienced lecturers, the volume covers media texts, media institutions and audiences and the media

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 274
Edition: 1
Publisher: WB
Published: 01 May 1999

ISBN 10: 0631200274
ISBN 13: 9780631200277

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Written in a clear and concise manner this introductory textbook offers a comprehensive overview of the central theoretical, empirical and analytical debates and issues in contemporary media studies. This is a valuable resource for undergraduate students on media studies or media-related courses who are new to the field; and those more familiar with its debates and issues. Sharon Lockyer, Bookends
Author Bio
Lisa Taylor is Senior Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Wolverhampton. She has extensive experience of teaching media studies on both further and higher education. She is currently undertaking research on the cultural space of gardens.

Andy Willis is a lecturer in Media and Performance at the University of Salford. He has considerable teaching experience in both further and higher education and has acted as Chief Examiner for the AEB 'A' level media studies. He is currently completing a book on American martial arts cinema and editing a collection of essays on film stars.