Key Concepts in Media and Communications

1st Edition

Paul Jones; David Holmes
eISBN-13: 9781446290040

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<p>"A sprightly, critical and intelligent guided tour around the mansion of media and communications/cultural research... enormously useful for students and researchers."<br/> - James Curran, Goldsmiths, University of London<br/> <br/> "A highly comprehensive guide to core concepts in media theory and criticism."<br/> - Andrew Goodwin, University of San Francisco<br/> <br/> "A great resource for new under-grads and something I urge my students to buy and use as a hand first ′port of call′ throughout their studies."<br/> - Paul Smith, De Montfort University<br/> <br/> This book covers the key concepts central to understanding recent developments in media and communications studies. Wide-ranging in scope and accessible in style it sets out a useful, clear map of the important theories, methods and debates. <br/> <br/> The entries critically explore the limits of a key concept as much as the traditions that define it. They include clear definitions, are introduced within the wider context of the field and each one: </p> is fully cross-referenced is appropriately illustrated with examples, tables and diagrams provides a guide to further reading. <p>This book is an essential resource for students of media and communications across sociology, cultural studies, creative industries and of course, media and communications courses.</p>

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ISBNs 1446290042, 9781446290040, 9781412928229, 9781412928229
Language English
Number of Pages 272
Edition 1st