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Media and Society : An Introduction

by Michael O'Shaughnessy, Jane Stadler
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Exploring Media's Impact on Gender, Race, Identity

This book is a great read for anyone who wants to understand the role that media plays in shaping our perceptions of gender, race, and identity. Through a personal and interactive approach, this book encourages readers to think critically about the media messages they consume. The updated edition includes new sections on interactive media technologies and culture jamming, making it a timely and relevant resource for anyone interested in media studies. Users will appreciate the many contemporary media texts discussed in this book, from 9/11 to "Big Brother," which help to illustrate the ways in which media shapes our understanding of the world around us. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to become a more media-savvy consumer.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Media and Society : An Introduction

by Michael O'Shaughnessy, Jane Stadler
RM40.62 MYR Now RM18.26 MYR Save 55%
ISBN: 9780195514025
Authors: Michael O'Shaughnessy, Jane Stadler
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of Publication: 2002-08-29
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Politics, Sociology
Related Topics: Society, Sociology
Goodreads rating: 3.8
(rated by 25 readers)

Description

Media and Society examines the role of the media in contemporary society and analyzes representations of the world found in photographs, advertisements, film, television, and language. The second edition is significantly updated and expanded to include new sections on interactive mediatechnologies and culture jamming and a new semiotic model essay alongside new illustrations.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Exploring Media's Impact on Gender, Race, Identity

This book is a great read for anyone who wants to understand the role that media plays in shaping our perceptions of gender, race, and identity. Through a personal and interactive approach, this book encourages readers to think critically about the media messages they consume. The updated edition includes new sections on interactive media technologies and culture jamming, making it a timely and relevant resource for anyone interested in media studies. Users will appreciate the many contemporary media texts discussed in this book, from 9/11 to "Big Brother," which help to illustrate the ways in which media shapes our understanding of the world around us. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to become a more media-savvy consumer.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.