Toby Miller , Marwan M. Kraidy
Global Media Studies
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745644325
- author:
- Toby Miller , Marwan M. Kraidy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 17.3 x 2 x 24.6 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Communication Studies, Toby Miller, Marwan M. Kraidy,Global Media Studies,Polity Press,0745644325,Communication & Media,Social Science,Sociology,Communication, International,Globalization,Mass Communic
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Global Media Studies offers a comprehensive approach to understanding media and its global impact. Toby Miller and Marwan M. Kraidy provide a unique how-to guide that draws on research from around the world, covering topics such as political economy, cultural imperialism, and audience research. The book provides a survey of the field, introducing new forms of textual analysis, including reality television, and models of audience research. It also includes original analyses of media in different regions, such as the US, Europe, Latin America, and the Arab world, as well as case studies on mobile telephony and the impact of US media. This book is an essential resource for students of global media and international communication, offering a fresh perspective on the study of media and its role in shaping our understanding of the world.