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For many individuals, pornography is a troubling and problematic
issue. Regardless of how the public views this topic, one thing is
clear: Pornography is as prevalent and accessible as smartphones
and laptop computers. Indeed, beyond traditional hardcore material,
a pornographic sensibility can be seen permeating all aspects of
culture from tween and young teen fashions to television and
commercially successful films. In fact, pornography is so
widespread that more often than not it is taken as a given in our
modern social space. We assume all people look at or know about
pornography, but to some, the thought of engaging in intellectual
discussions about the topic strikes many particularly scholars as
beneath them. And yet something this impactful, this definitive of
modern culture, needs to be laid open to scrutiny. In The
Philosophy of Pornography: Contemporary Perspectives, Lindsay
Coleman and Jacob M. Held offer a collection of essays covering a
wide range of viewpoints from issues of free speech and porn s role
in discrimination to the impact of porn on sexuality. These essays
investigate the philosophical implications of pornography as a part
of how we now seek to conceive and express our sexuality in
contemporary life. Contributors to this volume discuss:
.pornography as a component of gender and sexual socialization
.ecological understandings of sexually explicit media
.subordination, sexualization, and speech .feminism and pornography
.pornography s depiction of love and friendship .black women and
pornography .playfulness, creativity, and porn s possibilities
Because its subject matter sex, gender, interpersonal
relationships, and even love is reflective of who we are and what
kind of society we want to create, pornography demands serious
treatment. So whether one chooses to accept pornography as a fact
of modern culture or not, this collection of timely essays
represents a variety of voices in the ongoing debate. As such, The
Philosophy of Pornography will be of interest to not only those who
are engaged in porn studies but also to an audience educated in and
conversant with recent trends in philosophy."
The story of Oxford University Press spans five centuries of
printing and publishing. Beginning with the first presses set up in
Oxford in the fifteenth century and the later establishment of a
university printing house, it leads through the publication of
bibles, scholarly works, and the Oxford English Dictionary, to a
twentieth-century expansion that created the largest university
press in the world, playing a part in research, education, and
language learning in more than 50 countries. With access to
extensive archives, the four-volume History of OUP traces the
impact of long-term changes in printing technology and the business
of publishing. It also considers the effects of wider trends in
education, reading, and scholarship, in international trade and the
spreading influence of the English language, and in cultural and
social history - both in Oxford and through its presence around the
world. In the decades after 1970 Oxford University Press met new
challenges but also a period of unprecedented growth. In this
concluding volume, Keith Robbins and 21 expert contributors assess
OUP's changing structure, its academic mission, and its business
operations through years of economic turbulence and continuous
technological change. The Press repositioned itself after 1970: it
brought its London Business to Oxford, closed its Printing House,
and rapidly developed new publishing for English language teaching
in regions far beyond its traditional markets. Yet in an
increasingly competitive worldwide industry, OUP remained the
department of a major British university, sharing its commitment to
excellence in scholarship and education. The resulting
opportunities and sometimes tensions are traced here through
detailed consideration of OUP's business decisions, the vast range
of its publications, and the dynamic role of its overseas offices.
Concluding in 2004 with new forms of digital publishing, The
History of OUP sheds new light on the cultural, educational, and
business life of the English-speaking world in the late twentieth
century.
Media outlets play a pivotal role in fostering the positive and
beneficial development of countries in modern society. By properly
informing citizens of critical national concerns, the media can
help to transform society and promote active participation.
Exploring Journalism Practice and Perception in Developing
Countries is a crucial reference source for the latest scholarly
material on the impacts of development journalism on contemporary
nations and the media's responsibility to inform citizens of
government and non-government activities. Highlighting a range of
pertinent topics such as media regulation, freedom of expression,
and new media technology, this book is ideally designed for
researchers, academics, professionals, policy makers, and students
interested in the role of journalist endeavors in developing
nations.
Communicating archaeological heritage at the institutional level
reflects on the current status of archeology, and a lack of
communication between archaeologists and the general public only
serves to widen the gap of understanding. As holders of this
specific scientific expertise, effective openness and communication
is essential to understanding how a durable future can be built
through comprehension of the past and the importance of heritage
sites and collections. Developing Effective Communication Skills in
Archaeology is an essential research publication that examines
archeology as a method for present researchers to interact and
communicate with the past, and as a methods for identifying the
overall trends in the needs of humanity as a whole. Presenting a
vast range of topics such as digital transformation, artificial
intelligence, and heritage awareness, this book is essential for
archaeologists, journalists, heritage managers, sociologists,
educators, anthropologists, museum curators, historians,
communication specialists, industry professionals, researchers,
academicians, and students.
-Thorough and accessible coverage of both law and ethics in the
communication and media professions -Can be used for undergraduate
and graduate course focused specifically on law, and is also ideal
for programs that incorporate ethics into law course -Practical
case study driven approach with fresh coverage of international
law, social media, and digital communication technologies -Online
resources include PowerPoint slides, study guides, and instructor
materials
The defeat of George Armstrong Custer and the Seventh Cavalry at
the Battle of the Little Bighorn was big news in 1876. Newspaper
coverage of the battle initiated hot debates about whether the U.S.
government should change its policy toward American Indians and who
was to blame for the army's loss--the latter, an argument that
ignites passion to this day. In "Shooting Arrows and Slinging Mud,
"James E. Mueller draws on exhaustive research of period newspapers
to explore press coverage of the famous battle. As he analyzes a
wide range of accounts--some grim, some circumspect, some even
laced with humor--Mueller offers a unique take on the dramatic
events that so shook the American public.
Among the many myths surrounding the Little Bighorn is that
journalists of that time were incompetent hacks who, in response to
the stunning news of Custer's defeat, called for bloodthirsty
revenge against the Indians and portrayed the "boy general" as a
glamorous hero who had suffered a martyr's death. Mueller argues
otherwise, explaining that the journalists of 1876 were not
uniformly biased against the Indians, and they did a credible job
of describing the battle. They reported facts as they knew them,
wrote thoughtful editorials, and asked important questions.
Although not without their biases, journalists reporting on the
Battle of the Little Bighorn cannot be credited--or faulted--for
creating the legend of Custer's Last Stand. Indeed, as Mueller
reveals, after the initial burst of attention, these journalists
quickly moved on to other stories of their day. It would be art and
popular culture--biographies, paintings, Wild West shows, novels,
and movies--that would forever embed the Last Stand in the American
psyche.
With their only son on the brink of adolescence, the
nouveaux-riches Sherbornes move away from the city to start a new,
gentrified existence on a three-hundred-acre farm-or "estate"-in
Taonga, New Zealand. But life on the farm is anything but
wholesome. Sherborne evokes his family's slide into madness through
a series of unforgettable, hilarious portraits: of "Feet," his
once-glamorous mother, now addled with snobbery, paranoia, and
mental illness; of "The Duke," his uncomprehending, sporadically
violent father; and of himself, the "Lord Muck" of the title, at
once helpless victim and ruthless agent of their undoing, who in
the end must decide whether he can save his family. Clear-sighted,
lyrical, and marvelously funny, Muck has been widely hailed as a
masterpiece. It is a heartrending memoir of family discord and an
exquisite story of a young artist in search of a self.
More than ever, emerging technology is assisting individuals with
autism in a variety of ways. However, many parents, schools, and
special education professionals are not aware of the recent
technological developments that are available to assist these
individuals. Innovative Technologies to Benefit Children on the
Autism Spectrum brings together relevant theoretical frameworks and
empirical research concerning the emerging technologies that
benefit individuals living with autism. This book is an essential
reference source for parents, teachers, special educators,
researchers, academics, and other professionals seeking relevant
information on the emerging technological advances available for
individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given
area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject
in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of
travel. They are relevant but also visionary. Over the past 20
years, the concept of creative industries has become a widely
recognised policy paradigm adopted in numerous countries, agencies
and educational institutions around the world. A Research Agenda
for Creative Industries probes the key issues that will help to
advance research into creative industries as a productive and
innovative intervention in public policy. Issues addressed include
how much should a research agenda for creative industries be
policy-oriented? How workable is the so-called triple bottom line
rationale for creative industries? What innovative theories,
research approaches and methods are called for in advancing a
creative industries agenda? With contributions from leading
scholars, policy and industry specialists, this interdisciplinary
Research Agenda will be a vital resource for students and academics
working in the fields of communication, culture, film and media,
geography, business and policy studies, and Internet and social
media studies.
In the age of ubiquitous media and globalization, the entertainment
industry has changed dramatically to accommodate a more
comprehensive and diverse audience. As such, research into the
influence of culture on entertainment and the media is necessary in
order to facilitate further developments in the industry. Handbook
of Research on the Impact of Culture and Society on the
Entertainment Industry provides a review of the academic and
popular literature on the relationship between communications and
media studies, cinema, advertising, public relations, religion,
food tourism, art, sports, technology, culture, marketing, and
entertainment practices. Founded on international research, this
publication is essential for upper-level students, researchers,
academicians, business executives, and industry professionals
seeking knowledge on the current scope of the entertainment
industry.
Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google are the four most influential companies on the planet. Just about everyone thinks they know how they got there. Just about everyone is wrong.
For all that’s been written about the Four over the last two decades, no one has captured their power and staggering success as insightfully as Scott Galloway.
Instead of buying the myths these companies broadcast, Galloway asks fundamental questions. How did the Four infiltrate our lives so completely that they’re almost impossible to avoid (or boycott)? Why does the stock market forgive them for sins that would destroy other firms? And as they race to become the world’s first trillion-dollar company, can anyone challenge them?
In the same irreverent style that has made him one of the world’s most celebrated business professors, Galloway deconstructs the strategies of the Four that lurk beneath their shiny veneers. He shows how they manipulate the fundamental emotional needs that have driven us since our ancestors lived in caves, at a speed and scope others can’t match. And he reveals how you can apply the lessons of their ascent to your own business or career.
Whether you want to compete with them, do business with them, or simply live in the world they dominate, you need to understand the Four.
This work presents 12 of the most volatile ethical issues facing
the music industry. Real-life examples depict both sides of each
controversy, and the list of resources provides tools for readers
who wish to pursue the controversies further. Primary sources
including court cases and excerpts from speeches help students
build critical thinking skills in current issues, persuasive
writing, and debate classes.
Among the controversies noted is the growing oligopoly of a few
multinational music companies and the independent labels that are
attempting to survive this market dominance. Drug abuse and
violence depicted in music is discussed, as is its influence on
young listeners. These issues and many more are discussed in detail
as the authors outline the controversial topics of the music
industry.
This comprehensive Handbook offers an extensive overview of current
knowledge of corporate communication from a digital perspective. It
provides a state-of-the-art view of the ubiquitous impact, both
positive and negative, of digital technologies and digitalisation
processes on corporate communication. Bringing together insights
from leading thinkers in the field of digital corporate
communication (DCC), the book explores how digitalisation is
transforming organisations and corporate communication. Chapters
examine new, emerging and progressive topics and future trends in
DCC, including digital hijacking, disinformation and the role of
artificial intelligence. Collectively, they present over 30 case
studies from around the world to help relate theory to practice.
Analysing the changing practices and functions of digitalisation,
the Handbook illuminates how organisations are striving to be
continuously available 24/7 while embracing the new demands of
digital stakeholders. Addressing future challenges facing
increasingly digital organisations, this Handbook will be a
valuable resource for scholars and students interested in strategic
management, branding, marketing and organisational behaviour. Its
overview of CommTech development will also be beneficial for
communication practitioners and organisational leaders seeking to
navigate the expectations of digitally-active stakeholders.
Can the internet fundamentally challenge non-free regimes? The role
that social networking played in political change in the Middle
East and beyond raises important questions about the ability of
authoritarian leaders to control the information sphere and their
subjects. Revolution Stalled goes beyond the idea of "virtual "
politics to study five key components in the relationship between
the online sphere and society: content, community, catalysts,
control, and co-optation. This analysis of the contemporary Russian
internet, written by a scholar with in-depth knowledge of both the
post-Soviet media and media theory, illuminates how and when online
activity can spark political action. This book argues that there
are critical pre-conditions that help the internet to challenge
non-free states. For example, Russian leaders became vulnerable to
online protest movements and online social entrepreneurs when they
failed to control the internet as effectively as they control
traditional media. At the same time, Russia experienced explosive
growth in online audiences, tipping the balance of control away
from state-run television and toward the more open online sphere.
Drawing upon studies of small-scale protests involving health
issues and children with disabilities, Oates provides compelling
evidence of the way Russians are translating individual grievances
into rising political awareness and efficacy via the online sphere.
The Russian state is struggling to change its information and
control strategy in response to new types of information
dissemination, networking, and protest. At the same time, this new
environment has transformed a state strategy of co-opted elections
into a powerful catalyst for protest and demands for rights. While
the revolution remains stalled, Oates shows how a new and changing
generation of internet users is transforming the public sphere in
Russia.
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