Essays on new theories, methods, and research for the field of
media studies Media Studies: A Reader introduces a full range of
theoretical perspectives through which the media may be explored,
analyzed, critiqued, and understood. This reader includes essential
essays from writers such as Raymond Williams, Stuart Hall, Marshall
McLuhan, Jurgen Habermas, Jean Baudrillard, and Michel Foucault,
whose work was central to forming the field. It also includes wide
ranging work on current media formations from key contemporary
theorists, including Paul Gilroy, Angela McRobbie, and Nick
Couldry. Finally, Media Studies: A Reader looks to the future,
exploring new media formations and their significance through the
work of Mark Andrejevic, Lev Manovitch, Jonathan Sterne, Janice
Radway, Ien Ang, David Morley, Linda Williams, and others. The
sixty-seven readings are divided into two main parts. "Studying the
Media" begins with a section on key theoretical perspectives and
follows this with five sections opening up questions around the
Public Sphere, Representation, Feminism and Gender, Audiences, and
Everyday Life. The second part, "Case Studies," brings together
concrete examples of how theoretical approaches can be realized
through a series of case studies, covering, for instance, reality
TV, news, advertising, and new media. With easy-to-follow
introductions and guides to further reading accompanying each
section, Media Studies: A Reader equips the student to engage with
key debates in the field. With over 60% new material, this new
edition updates all sections with a rich selection of contemporary
writing complementing media studies classics. In addition, further
reading lists have been comprehensively updated and introductory
essays to each section have been expanded and re-written.
General
Imprint: |
New York University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2010 |
First published: |
March 2010 |
Authors: |
Sue Thornham
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Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 50mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade / Trade / Trade
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Pages: |
912 |
Edition: |
3rd edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8147-9626-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Reference & Interdisciplinary >
Communication studies >
Media studies
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LSN: |
0-8147-9626-5 |
Barcode: |
9780814796269 |
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