Providing a thorough overview of each major medium, this text's discussion is enhanced by three integrated themes: media as business, media and technological change, and media and political, social, and cultural institutions. It explores and concludes with critical arguments about the overall effects of media today as well as economic, social, cultural, and political consequences of the media on society.
Consistently praised for its engaging writing style, currency, and visual appeal, MEDIA/IMPACT introduces students to today’s converged mass media--its industries and support industries as well as the legal, ethical, social, global, and technological issues that accompany them. Emphasizing the impact of the media on individuals and society, Biagi grounds her discussion in the business aspect of various media industries and provides concise histories of each industry before giving students an insider’s look at what it’s like to work in each environment. The new edition of this enduring bestseller includes discussions of the latest communications technology and its impact on society. The Enhanced Ninth Edition offers several key features, including a media literacy case study in each chapter, brand new Media/Impact boxes, detailed timelines, and an online resource center featuring videos, podcasts, and much more. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
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From media history to today's rapid-fire changes, MEDIA/IMPACT takes you on a tour of the events, people, and technologies that have shaped and are shaping the industry. Known for its engaging writing style, currency, and visual appeal, this book explores the converged mass media--its industries and support industries as well as the legal, ethical, social, global, and technological issues that accompany them. Emphasizing the impact of the media on individuals and society, the book illustrates that the media are foremost in the business of making money and shows you what it's like to work in each industry. Included are media literacy case studies, an extensive online media careers guide, and a new collection of video clips.
Consistently praised for its engaging writing style, currency, and visual appeal, this revised text introduces students to the basic mass media channels, such as newspapers, magazines, electronic media and the Internet. It includes a focused examination of the history, ethics, cultural and social implications, regulation and technology that surrounds and controls the media. The new edition will engage and excite students even more with the addition of an interactive CD-ROM. Biagi fully immerses students within the media as they learn about the media.
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