Media Studies: A Reader

by Paul Marris (Editor), Sue Thornham (Editor)

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  Paperback
  1996

  $3.25

  This reader introduces a range of theoretical statements made on the mass media since the 1960s. The reader takes the student through the most important theoretical issues, right up to the modern work of Tania Modleski and Christine Geraghty. Three sections present perspectives on: the production and regulation of mass media; the media text; and the reception and consumption of the media. A fourth section provides three case studies on the news, advertising and soap opera which bring together concrete examples of how theoretical debates are realized.

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $5.31

  Media Studies: A Reader contains all of the classic texts which reflect the development of the field in Britain. With its rigorous content and comprehensive coverage, the book provides all the essential readings in one volume. The combination of a broad selection of texts together with clearly written and relevant commentaries to each section means the book is an ideal text for classroom use and home-based learning. This edition contains: * Updating of all sections to include new work on: - audience research - media globalisation - media discourse * An additional case study section on new media * Further Reading lists updated * Introductory essays to each section expanded * Internal layout completely redesigned for ease of use