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Media Effects
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"A nuanced and authoritative take on how media use affects society"--
Does exposure to media violence make us more violent? Do stereotypes in the media affect the way we see different social groups? Do media institutions play any role in social change?
Media Effects is a concise introduction which studies the ways in which media use affects society. James Shanahan explores how researchers and society became interested in media effects, outlines the important developments in the field, and looks at how research on narrative is playing a progressively important role in revealing what we know.
The book also provides a timely interweaving of different perspectives, ranging from concerned and critical voices within media studies to quantitative psychological approaches which tend to be more sceptical about powerful media effects.
Concise and authoritative, Media Effects is the go-to text for students and scholars getting to grips with this fascinating and important topic.
Series: Key Concepts in Media and Cultural Studies
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Media Effects by James Shanahan is highly praised for offering a fresh perspective on established media effects theory and research. Reviewers appreciate its wide-ranging yet focused analysis, with the exploration of new synergies and insights into how media influences individuals and society. It is noted for providing a nuanced and compelling editorial overview of nearly a century of media effects research, effectively distinguishing significant insights from less impactful findings.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781509535774
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 October 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polity Press
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 147.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 363g
Pages: 224
About the Author
James Shanahan is Dean of the Media School at Indiana University, Bloomington.
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