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Wiley-Blac Critical Media Studies: An Introduction, 3Rd Edition by Brian L. Ott
An engaging and accessible introduction to a broad range of critical approaches to contemporary mass media theory and research A decade after its first publication, Critical Media Studies continues toshape and define the field of media studies, offering innovative approaches that enable readers to explore the modern media landscape from a wide variety of perspectives. Integrating foundational theory and contemporary research, this groundbreaking text offers the most comprehensive set of analytical approaches currently available. Twelve critical perspectives-pragmatic, rhetorical, sociological, erotic, ecological, and others-enable readers to assess and evaluate the social and cultural consequences of contemporary media in their daily lives.