Media Studies: The BasicsThere have been seismic shifts in what constitutes (the) media in recent years with technological advances ushering in whole new categories of producers, consumers and modes of delivery. This has been reflected in the way media is studied with new theories, concepts and practices coming to the fore. Media Studies: The Basics is the ideal guide to this changing landscape and addresses core questions including:
Featuring contemporary case studies from around the world, a glossary and suggestions for further reading, this is the ideal introduction to media studies today. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
1 Studying Media | 5 |
2 Reading Media | 34 |
3 Powerful Media | 62 |
4 Global Media | 109 |
5 Changing Media | 144 |
6 Making Media | 162 |
Glossary | 175 |
Bibliography | 188 |
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