Studying the Media: An Introduction - Softcover

O'Sullivan, Tim; Dutton, Brian; Rayner, Philip

 
9780340598283: Studying the Media: An Introduction

Synopsis

Providing an introduction to the main subject areas of media studies for 16+ students, this book covers media history, forms and analysis, representations, audiences, institutions and production, and media practice. Key concepts are introduced, using examples, backed up with a selection of exercises and activities. Suggestions for future reading provide students with guidelines for further research and analysis.

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Providing an introduction to the main subject areas of media studies for 16+ students, this book covers media history, forms and analysis, representations, audiences, institutions and production, and media practice.

Review

Easily the best available book on the market for A level media studies. (Dr Len Masterman, University of Liverpool, and Vis)

A 'sexy' book which is very user-friendly. (S. Kockberg, University of Portsmouth, UK)

...a first-class book which we've used with first-year students for the past two years...the new edition looks even better. (David Browne, University College of Ripon and York)

...an excellent publication - by far the most useful and comprehensive of all the general introductions which I have encountered. (Jerry Slater, Colchester Institute, UK)

...an excellent, up-to-date and well-written text...highly accessible and student-friendly. (University of Glamorgan, UK)

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