Media Studies : The Essential Resource

Casey Benyahia, Sarah; Gardner, Abigail; Rayner, Philip; Wall, Peter

ISBN 10: 0415291739 / ISBN 13: 9780415291736

Published by Taylor & Francis Group, 2003

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Synopsis:

A unique collection of resources for all those studying the media at university and pre-university level, this book brings together a wide array of material including advertisements, political cartoons and academic articles, with supporting commentary and explanation to clarify their importance to Media Studies. In addition, activities and further reading and research are suggested to help kick start students' autonomy.
The book is organized around three main sections: Reading the Media, Audiences and Institutions, and is edited by the same teachers and examiners who brought us the hugely successful AS Media Studies: The Essential Introduction. This is an ideal companion or standalone sourcebook to help students engage critically with media texts - its key features include:

• further reading suggestions
• a comprehensive bibliography
• a list of web resources.

Synopsis: An innovative new textbook which brings together a comprehensive collection of primary source material for all those studying the media at university and pre-university level. Extracts include a range of texts from academic and non-academic works including journalism and writings on film, television and popular culture. Each extract in the book is accompanied by commentary which places the writing in its historical and critical context. The editors discuss the significance of each piece of writing and they identify key theoretical terms and positions and explain its importance for Media Studies.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Media Studies : The Essential Resource
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good