Media, Economy and Society - A Critical Introduction

This essential guide to the critical study of the media economy in society teaches students how to critically analyse the political economy of communication and the media. The book introduces a variety of methods and topics, including the political economy of communication in capitalism, media concentration, advertising, global media and transnational media corporations, class relations and working conditions in the capitalist media and communication industry, the Internet and digital media, the information society and digital capitalism, the public sphere, Public Service Media, the Public Service Internet, and the political economy of media management. Each chapter features a highly accessible introduction, recommended readings, and lots of practical exercises where you will apply the Political Economy approach to concrete examples and cases. This will be an ideal textbook for a variety of courses relating to media and communication, including Media Economics; Political Economy of Communication; Media, Culture and Society; Critical Media and Communication Studies; Media Sociology; Media Management; and Media Business Studies.

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2023
First published:	2024
Authors:	Christian Fuchs
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Pages:	448
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-248875-2
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-03-248875-1
Barcode:	9781032488752

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