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The Media Student's Book by Branston, Gill; Stafford, Roy
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- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
- 2 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- Yes
- ISBN
- 9780415558426
- Subject Area
- Social Science
- Publication Name
- Media Student's Book
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Item Length
- 9.7 in
- Subject
- Media Studies
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Item Weight
- 36.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 462 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Routledge
ISBN-10
0415558425
ISBN-13
9780415558426
eBay Product ID (ePID)
73548732
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
462 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Media Student's Book
Subject
Media Studies
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Social Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
36.9 Oz
Item Length
9.7 in
Item Width
7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
5
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2009-049055
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
'Branston and Stafford's lively and comprehensive work effortlessly surfs the boundaries, setting out with cheerful erudition a formidable arsenal of theories and methodological approaches, then applying them to astutely selected case studies. I was particularly impressed by their recognition of sound as a burgeoning area of research, and by the pertinence of their many examples... They balance solid theoretical content with authoritative breakdowns of a wide range of media industries and career opportunities.' - Sally Feldman, Times Higher Education, "This book does precisely what you want a textbook to do. It brings students to a wide range of concepts, issues and debates in media studies and sets them within critical, yet accessible, contexts. Through a guided and fully illustrated tour of textual, political, economic, social, technological and regulatory concerns the reader is encouraged to grasp the fundamentals of the field. It is littered with both contemporary and classic examples, links to online resources and probing questions to both cement understanding and challenge assumptions. It is effortless to read and should be the bread and butter of every media student's diet."Natalie Fenton, Goldsmiths, University of London"The fifth edition of The Media Student's Book is the best textbook on the media available on the planet today. It is an invaluable resource not just for students, but also for scholars of media and cultural studies. Beautifully produced, with full-colour images, informative sidebars and information boxes working in tandem with Gill Branston and Roy Stafford's engaging text, the new edition addresses every and any topic in media studies today: documentaries, new media, globalization, advertising, news, and media regulation. With a key chapter on research methods and innumerable ideas for activities, assignments and projects, this book will find a home in media studies courses everywhere."Imre Szeman, University of Alberta, Canada"A terrific new edition, a re-write which takes on the challenges of Web 2 and uses it to explore and analyse the complexity of media production and use. A brilliant introduction to media studies with a range of accessible and up-to-date examples and student exercises which are thought-provoking and engaging. The re-design presents the material vividly and the cross-referencing to the companion website makes this a superb resource. Case studies provide an excellent basis for course activity while the clear advice on research methods and references is invaluable support for project work. The editors are experienced teachers and it shows.Branston and Stafford's enthusiasm for a wide range of media is infectious but they don't shy away from tricky issues like media ownership, regulation and environmental impact. In such a fast-moving world, updating this classic text book was an almost impossible task; to do it so well is a tremendous achievement."Christine Geraghty, University of Glasgow"This is an excellent core text for first year undergraduates, offering breadth, balance and a wealth of guidance towards further reading and research. "Christa van Raalte, Teesside University "The fifth edition of The Media Student's Book is the best edition yet. Its reorganized and revised contents make the material more accessible and also provide valuable updated overviews of contemporary developments in both new and longer-standing forms of media. One of the book's major strengths is its combination of detailed up-to-date accounts of contemporary media forms together with a deeper historical and theoretical perspective. The widespread inclusion of discussions and case studies on media texts and genres which have emerged since the fourth edition also ensures the book's continuing ability to dialogue with media students and to provide a focused account of the contemporary media landscape."Hilary Dannenberg, University of Trier, Germany"This book breaks down the discipline into concepts, then shows how each one links to others. It makes sense of the huge interdisciplinary area of media studies by providing clear definitions of key concepts, illustrated with up-to-date examples and a wealth of external links. The language is simple and direct without being patronisin
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Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
930.1
Edition Description
New Edition,Revised edition
Synopsis
The Media Student's Book is a comprehensive introduction for students of media studies. It covers all the key topics and provides a detailed, lively and accessible guide to concepts and debates. Now in its fifth edition, this bestselling textbook has been thoroughly revised, re-ordered and updated, with many very recent examples and expanded coverage of the most important issues currently facing media studies. It is structured in three main parts, addressing key concepts, debates, and research skills, methods and resources. Individual chapters include: approaching media texts narrative genres and other classifications representations globalisation ideologies and discourses the business of media new media in a new world? the future of television regulation now debating advertising, branding and celebrity news and its futures documentary and 'reality' debates from 'audience' to 'users' research: skills and methods. Each chapter includes a range of examples to work with, sometimes as short case studies. They are also supported by separate, longer case studies which include: Slumdog Millionaire online access for film and music CSI and detective fictions Let the Right One In and The Orphanage PBS, BBC and HBO images of migration The Age of Stupid and climate change politics. The authors are experienced in writing, researching and teaching across different levels of undergraduate study, with an awareness of the needs of students. The book is specially designed to be easy and stimulating to use, with: a Companion Website with popular chapters from previous editions, extra case studies and further resources for teaching and learning, at: www.mediastudentsbook.com margin terms, definitions, photos, references (and even jokes), allied to a comprehensive glossary follow-up activities in 'Explore' boxes suggestions for further reading and online research references and examples from a rich range of media and media forms, including advertising, cinema, games, the internet, magazines, newspapers, photography, radio, and television.
LC Classification Number
P90.B6764 2010
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