Turning it on: A Reader in Women and the Media - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340613963 ISBN 13: 9780340613962

Publisher: Hodder Arnold, 1995

Synopsis

Intended for the use of students of communication, media, cultural and women's studies, this work presents a group of key texts which chart the central issue in the study of women and media and indicate the developments of what is now a significant body of work. The criterion for selection is less to produce a "canon" of work on women and media than to give students access to a broad range of material which represents the diversity and richness of studies, in terms of subject matter and authorship. A wide range of approaches and of media is covered, offering a strong indication of theoretical developments in the field. The editors' general introduction outlines the development of work relating to women and media; it highlights the key debates and theoretical approachs, discussing current and future developments.

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From the Back Cover

This book presents a selection of key texts which chart the main issues in the study of women and media and which represent the diversity and richness of the field in terms of subject matter and authorship. Its four sections cover representation, genre, audience, and industry working practices. Approachable editorial introductions help to set the material in context, while the editors' general introduction provides a useful exposition to the field pointing to current and future developments.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hodder Arnold
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340613963
• ISBN 13: 9780340613962
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240
• Editor: Baehr Helen, Gray Ann