Social Scientists Meet the Media (Hardcover)

Social scientists often dismiss the media as untrustworthy and irresponsible and the media frequently regard social scientists as incapable of giving a straight answer. The contributors to this volume complain of having been misrepresented, misquoted and edited out of all recognition. That this clash of cultures should occur is not surprising given the different priorities and perspectives of the social sciences and the media. This work examines these issues from the viewpoint of the media and social scientists who have had extensive media contact. The academics contributing to this book have conducted research on a diverse range of topics including: education, stress, football hooliganism, intelligence, risk factors for illness, drug use, performance appraisal in universities, politics, sex, religion, pornography, female sexuality, terrorism, youth culture and media studies. There are also chapters from well-known media practitioners, from radio, the television and newspapers. Based on the contributions, the editors offer practical suggestions for social scientists to help them work more effectively with the media and thereby reach a wider audience.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 1994
First published:	1994
Authors:	Alan Bryman • Cheryl Haslam
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	242
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-08190-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Information theory > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Media, information & communication industries > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-08190-4
Barcode:	9780415081900

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