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Media Effects: Advances in Theory and Research (Routledge Communication Series)

February 22, 2012 – 11:52 am

Media Effects: Advances in Theory and Research (Routledge Communication Series)

With contributions from some of the finest scholars in the discipline, Media Effects serves not only as a comprehensive reference volume for media effects study but also as an exceptional textbook for advanced courses in media effects. Covering the breadth of the media effects arena, this third edition provides updated material as well as new chapters focusing on effects of mobile media and other technologies. As this area of study continues to evolve, Media Effects will serve as a benchmark of theory and research for current and future generations of scholars.


With contributions from some of the finest scholars in the discipline, Media Effects serves not only as a comprehensive reference volume for media effects study but also as an exceptional textbook for advanced courses in media effects. Covering the breadth of the media effects arena, this third edition provides updated material as well as new chapters focusing on effects of mobile media and other technologies. As this area of study continues to evolve, Media Effects will serve as a benchmark of theory and research for current and future generations of scholars.

Media Effects: Advances in Theory and Research (Routledge Communication Series)

Media Effects: Advances in Theory and Research (Routledge Communication Series)
Media Effects: Advances in Theory and Research (Routledge Communication Series)
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Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses, 6e

February 22, 2012 – 10:52 am

Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses, 6e

Acclaimed for its strong theoretical framework and consistent organization, Arnold and Boggs’ Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses, 6th Edition, remains the definitive resource in developing effective communication with clients, families, and colleagues in order to achieve treatment goals in health care. This two-time AJN Book of the Year award-winner is thoroughly updated and includes current references describing how to modify communications strategies for various populations and situations including children, the elderly, end of life, health teaching, stress, crisis, and colleagues. Two new chapters address issues in contemporary health care related to promoting health safety and supporting continuity of care. Not only does this book present proven communications strategies and principles in nursing, psychology, and related theoretical frameworks, but also it challenges you to apply these strategies and principles to numerous exercises and practical nursing case studies. Written in terms of the nurse-client relationship, the cutting-edge communications strategies presented are key for nursing students and professional nurses.

    • Covers all mandated topics for nursing professionals, from beginning students to staff development in a variety of settings, including professional collaboration, health team communication, patient-centered care, safety, and hand-off communication.

      • Discusses nursing, behavioral, developmental, family, and communication theories, providing an essential foundation and a theoretical perspective of effective communication.

      • Offers basic concepts first, followed by applications with emphasis on assessment, providing a sound framework as you prepare for nurse-client interactions.

      • Experiential exercises offer the opportunity to practice, observe and critically evaluate your professional communication skills in a safe learning environment.

      • Critical Thinking Exercises promote critical thinking processes essential for effective communication in nursing practice.

      • Includes case examples throughout, creating empathy for clients’ perspectives and needs.

      • Offers Ethical Dilemma and Developing an Evidence-Based Practice boxes in each chapter.

      • Describes how best to use the electronic health record for clear communication with current information on classification systems, standards of documentation, and telehealth technologies used in nursing.

      • Acknowledges humor, gender, and touch as important means of communication in interpersonal relationships.

      • Increases awareness of the issues involved in communicating with individuals of various stages of life, clients with special needs, and colleagues in all areas of health care.

      • Provides learning objectives, chapter overviews, and a detailed glossary — all designed to focus your learning and help you organize key content.

          • A timely NEW Communicating for a Safe Environment chapter provides practice guidelines in line with The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals on improved communication among caregivers.

            • NEW Communicating for Continuity of Care chapter defines COC and describes current challenges, and addresses its relational, informational, and management dimensions.

            • Enhanced discussion on spirituality and end-of-life needs focuses on trust, empathy, and the nurse-client relationship — all central components of holistic nursing identified by The Joint Commission as priorities for patient care.

              Acclaimed for its strong theoretical framework and consistent organization, Arnold and Boggs’ Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses, 6th Edition, remains the definitive resource in developing effective communication with clients, families, and colleagues in order to achieve treatment goals in health care. This two-time AJN Book of the Year award-winner is thoroughly updated and includes current references describing how to modify communications strategies for various populations and situations including children, the elderly, end of life, health teaching, stress, crisis, and colleagues. Two new chapters address issues in contemporary health care related to promoting health safety and supporting continuity of care. Not only does this book present proven communications strategies and principles in nursing, psychology, and related theoretical frameworks, but also it challenges you to apply these strategies and principles to numerous exercises and practical nursing case studies. Written in terms of the nurse-client relationship, the cutting-edge communications strategies presented are key for nursing students and professional nurses.

                • Covers all mandated topics for nursing professionals, from beginning students to staff development in a variety of settings, including professional collaboration, health team communication, patient-centered care, safety, and hand-off communication.

                  • Discusses nursing, behavioral, developmental, family, and communication theories, providing an essential foundation and a theoretical perspective of effective communication.

                  • Offers basic concepts first, followed by applications with emphasis on assessment, providing a sound framework as you prepare for nurse-client interactions.

                  • Experiential exercises offer the opportunity to practice, observe and critically evaluate your professional communication skills in a safe learning environment.

                  • Critical Thinking Exercises promote critical thinking processes essential for effective communication in nursing practice.

                  • Includes case examples throughout, creating empathy for clients’ perspectives and needs.

                  • Offers Ethical Dilemma and Developing an Evidence-Based Practice boxes in each chapter.

                  • Describes how best to use the electronic health record for clear communication with current information on classification systems, standards of documentation, and telehealth technologies used in nursing.

                  • Acknowledges humor, gender, and touch as important means of communication in interpersonal relationships.

                  • Increases awareness of the issues involved in communicating with individuals of various stages of life, clients with special needs, and colleagues in all areas of health care.

                  • Provides learning objectives, chapter overviews, and a detailed glossary — all designed to focus your learning and help you organize key content.

                      • A timely NEW Communicating for a Safe Environment chapter provides practice guidelines in line with The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals on improved communication among caregivers.

                        • NEW Communicating for Continuity of Care chapter defines COC and describes current challenges, and addresses its relational, informational, and management dimensions.

                        • Enhanced discussion on spirituality and end-of-life needs focuses on trust, empathy, and the nurse-client relationship — all central components of holistic nursing identified by The Joint Commission as priorities for patient care.

                          Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses, 6e

                          Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses, 6e
                          Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses, 6e
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                          Survival Guide for the Beginning Speech-Language Clinician

                          February 22, 2012 – 9:52 am

                          Survival Guide for the Beginning Speech-Language Clinician

                          Survival Guide for the Beginning Speech-Language Pathologist, Second Edition will guide you when taking your first clinical steps toward a career as a speech-language pathologist. Graduate and undergraduate students, as well as beginning therapists, will find this book useful and easy-to-understand. It provides realistic, practical, and comprehensive overviews of clinical problems that are often encountered by beginning clinicians and offers solutions to those problems. It also prepares you for what you will experience along the way. This text does not focus on the numerous principles and theories which underlie various aspects of the clinical process because these are thoroughly covered in undergraduate and graduate courses. The second edition has expanded and updated information on many topics, including parent conferences and the concomitant reports, group therapy and play therapy, preparing for public schools, and more. Writing quality reports remains a major focus of the book. Drawing on her more than 30 years of experience, the author teaches the ins and outs of report writing. She provides many real-world examples of reports, showing what to do and what not to do. You’ll make the transition from theory to practice much easier using this book as your guide. Let this book help you avoid common pitfalls and provide you with a solid foundation for your practice–from the very first day in the clinic.
                          Survival Guide for the Beginning Speech-Language Pathologist, Second Edition will guide you when taking your first clinical steps toward a career as a speech-language pathologist. Graduate and undergraduate students, as well as beginning therapists, will find this book useful and easy-to-understand. It provides realistic, practical, and comprehensive overviews of clinical problems that are often encountered by beginning clinicians and offers solutions to those problems. It also prepares you for what you will experience along the way. This text does not focus on the numerous principles and theories which underlie various aspects of the clinical process because these are thoroughly covered in undergraduate and graduate courses. The second edition has expanded and updated information on many topics, including parent conferences and the concomitant reports, group therapy and play therapy, preparing for public schools, and more. Writing quality reports remains a major focus of the book. Drawing on her more than 30 years of experience, the author teaches the ins and outs of report writing. She provides many real-world examples of reports, showing what to do and what not to do. You’ll make the transition from theory to practice much easier using this book as your guide. Let this book help you avoid common pitfalls and provide you with a solid foundation for your practice–from the very first day in the clinic.

                          Survival Guide for the Beginning Speech-Language Clinician

                          Survival Guide for the Beginning Speech-Language Clinician
                          Survival Guide for the Beginning Speech-Language Clinician
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                          Interventions for Speech Sound Disorders (Communication and Language Intervention) (Communication and Language Intervention Series)

                          February 22, 2012 – 8:52 am

                          Interventions for Speech Sound Disorders (Communication and Language Intervention) (Communication and Language Intervention Series)

                          The purpose of this book is to describe and critically analyze a spectrum of phonologic and articulatory intervention approaches used in the treatment of speech sound disorders (SSD) in children. This book and DVD set includes 23 treatment approaches used with young children with functional or motor-based speech disorders from early childhood through the early elementary period that have been selected based on their empirical evidence or potential efficacy, as well as their widespread use across ages, severity levels, and populations. It also includes intervention approaches that target phonological impairments (i.e., Minimal Pairs & Multiple Oppositions), articulation impairments (i.e., Vowel Intervention), and motor speech disorders (i.e., PROMPT & Nonspeech Oral Motor Treatment) that encompass a range of treatments that focus on sound production accuracy, system-wide restructuring, perceptual training, and overall speech intelligibility.
                          The purpose of this book is to describe and critically analyze a spectrum of phonologic and articulatory intervention approaches used in the treatment of speech sound disorders (SSD) in children. This book and DVD set includes 23 treatment approaches used with young children with functional or motor-based speech disorders from early childhood through the early elementary period that have been selected based on their empirical evidence or potential efficacy, as well as their widespread use across ages, severity levels, and populations. It also includes intervention approaches that target phonological impairments (i.e., Minimal Pairs & Multiple Oppositions), articulation impairments (i.e., Vowel Intervention), and motor speech disorders (i.e., PROMPT & Nonspeech Oral Motor Treatment) that encompass a range of treatments that focus on sound production accuracy, system-wide restructuring, perceptual training, and overall speech intelligibility.

                          Interventions for Speech Sound Disorders (Communication and Language Intervention) (Communication and Language Intervention Series)

                          Interventions for Speech Sound Disorders (Communication and Language Intervention) (Communication and Language Intervention Series)
                          Interventions for Speech Sound Disorders (Communication and Language Intervention) (Communication and Language Intervention Series)
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                          Hegde’s PocketGuide to Treatment in Speech-Language Pathology

                          February 22, 2012 – 7:52 am

                          Hegde's PocketGuide to Treatment in Speech-Language Pathology

                          Widely recognized as one of the most valuable resources in speech-language pathology, the respected Hegde’s PocketGuide to Treatment in Speech-Language Pathology is now in its third edition. Designed as a companion volume to the PocketGuide to Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology, Third Edition, it provides clinical practitioners and students in communication sciences and disorders a quick reference for treatment techniques. The most desirable features of a specialized dictionary of terms, clinical resource book, and textbook of treatment are combined in this single, easy-to-access resource. Treatment techniques are provided in a “do this” format. Information not directly related to treatment techniques has been moved to the new PocketGuide to Communication Disorders, allowing for expanded coverage of treatment techniques and the addition of important new entries, making this edition more relevant and useful than ever!
                          Widely recognized as one of the most valuable resources in speech-language pathology, the respected Hegde’s PocketGuide to Treatment in Speech-Language Pathology is now in its third edition. Designed as a companion volume to the PocketGuide to Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology, Third Edition, it provides clinical practitioners and students in communication sciences and disorders a quick reference for treatment techniques. The most desirable features of a specialized dictionary of terms, clinical resource book, and textbook of treatment are combined in this single, easy-to-access resource. Treatment techniques are provided in a “do this” format. Information not directly related to treatment techniques has been moved to the new PocketGuide to Communication Disorders, allowing for expanded coverage of treatment techniques and the addition of important new entries, making this edition more relevant and useful than ever!

                          Hegde’s PocketGuide to Treatment in Speech-Language Pathology

                          Hegde's PocketGuide to Treatment in Speech-Language Pathology
                          Hegde’s PocketGuide to Treatment in Speech-Language Pathology
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                          How To Speak Dog: Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication

                          February 22, 2012 – 6:52 am

                          How To Speak Dog: Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication

                          Parlez-vous Doggish?

                          At long last, dogs will know just how smart their owners can be. By unlocking the secrets of the hidden language of dogs, psychologist Stanley Coren allows us into the doggy dialogue, or “Doggish,” and makes effective communication a reality.

                          Drawing on substantial research in animal behavior, evolutionary biology, and years of personal experience, Coren demonstrates that the average house dog can understand language at about the level of a two-year-old human. While actual conversation of the sort Lassie seemed capable of in Hollywood mythmaking remains forever out of reach, Coren shows us that a great deal of real communication is possible beyond the giving and obeying of commands.

                          How to Speak Dog not only provides the sounds, words, actions, and move-ments with which we can effectively communicate with our dogs, but also deciphers the signs that our dogs give to us. With easy-to-follow tips on how humans can mimic the language dogs use to talk with one another, original drawings illustrating the subtleties of their body language, and a handy visual glossary and “Doggish” phrasebook, How to Speak Dog gives dog lovers the skills they need to improve their relationships with their pets.An invaluable language manual for people who need to communicate with dogs, How to Speak Dog is far more than a simple training guide. Author Stanley Coren discusses at length the evolution of language in many species, and focuses as much on body language as he does on verbal communication. This is a man with his own theories on language development–when disagreeing with Chomsky or Darwin, he backs up his arguments with plenty of thorough, firsthand experience.

                          Separate chapters devoted exclusively to interpreting the movement of tails, ears, and bodies are fascinating, and can often provide surprisingly quick insight into canine behavior. There’s a tremendous difference between showing affection and showing dominance, and humans have a strong tendency to misread our dogs’ behavior and reward them in exactly the right way to ensure the continuation of frustrating behavior. Coren maintains that dogs can often learn far more words than we give them credit for–certainly, we’ve all seen pooches go bananas at the words walk and cookie, but he also suggests we watch for learned behaviors from certain words. Perhaps office gets your spaniel waiting by the door, or baby results in your terrier checking in on your child’s location–you may just think it’s cute, but actually, it’s a sign of your dog’s linguistic ability.

                          Whether you own a dog or two or work in the field of animal care, this manual will be a most informative read and is sure to have a positive effect on the relationship between you and man’s best friend. –Jill Lightner
                          Parlez-vous Doggish?

                          At long last, dogs will know just how smart their owners can be. By unlocking the secrets of the hidden language of dogs, psychologist Stanley Coren allows us into the doggy dialogue, or “Doggish,” and makes effective communication a reality.

                          Drawing on substantial research in animal behavior, evolutionary biology, and years of personal experience, Coren demonstrates that the average house dog can understand language at about the level of a two-year-old human. While actual conversation of the sort Lassie seemed capable of in Hollywood mythmaking remains forever out of reach, Coren shows us that a great deal of real communication is possible beyond the giving and obeying of commands.

                          How to Speak Dog not only provides the sounds, words, actions, and move-ments with which we can effectively communicate with our dogs, but also deciphers the signs that our dogs give to us. With easy-to-follow tips on how humans can mimic the language dogs use to talk with one another, original drawings illustrating the subtleties of their body language, and a handy visual glossary and “Doggish” phrasebook, How to Speak Dog gives dog lovers the skills they need to improve their relationships with their pets.An invaluable language manual for people who need to communicate with dogs, How to Speak Dog is far more than a simple training guide. Author Stanley Coren discusses at length the evolution of language in many species, and focuses as much on body language as he does on verbal communication. This is a man with his own theories on language development–when disagreeing with Chomsky or Darwin, he backs up his arguments with plenty of thorough, firsthand experience.

                          Separate chapters devoted exclusively to interpreting the movement of tails, ears, and bodies are fascinating, and can often provide surprisingly quick insight into canine behavior. There’s a tremendous difference between showing affection and showing dominance, and humans have a strong tendency to misread our dogs’ behavior and reward them in exactly the right way to ensure the continuation of frustrating behavior. Coren maintains that dogs can often learn far more words than we give them credit for–certainly, we’ve all seen pooches go bananas at the words walk and cookie, but he also suggests we watch for learned behaviors from certain words. Perhaps office gets your spaniel waiting by the door, or baby results in your terrier checking in on your child’s location–you may just think it’s cute, but actually, it’s a sign of your dog’s linguistic ability.

                          Whether you own a dog or two or work in the field of animal care, this manual will be a most informative read and is sure to have a positive effect on the relationship between you and man’s best friend. –Jill Lightner

                          How To Speak Dog: Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication

                          How To Speak Dog: Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication
                          How To Speak Dog: Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication
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                          Electronic Media Law and Regulation, Fourth Edition

                          February 22, 2012 – 5:52 am

                          Electronic Media Law and Regulation, Fourth Edition

                          Electronic Media Law and Regulation 4E is an overview of the major legal and regulatory issues facing broadcasting, cable, and developing media. It enables current and prospective electronic media professionals to easily understand the complex and intimidating realm of law and regulation by presenting information from major cases, rules, regulations, and legal documents in a concise and readable manner.

                          This latest edition further examines continuing technological developments and new economic models, discussing such issues as media convergence and consolidation of ownership. Reflecting the most recent court decisions and changes in FCC rules, policies and organization, the book also covers the growing importance of intellectual property law as applied to digital media and the Internet. A companion web page will supply Internet links to the full opinions of important cases and documents related to chapter topics, as well as to other sites that support each unit. A link to the FCC site offers access to crucial forms and other materials.

                          Electronic Media Law and Regulation 4E emphasizes principles, the conceptual pillars of the electronic media industry, using carefully selected and edited case law and original regulatory text. The text also covers regulation of cable television, changes in telecommunication law and policy, and developing technologies and potential regulatory frameworks for the 21st century. Additionally, two companion web sites, one for students and one for instructors, will provide users with additional cases, review questions, and syllabi.

                          Covers the most recent court decisions and changes in FCC rules, policies and organization

                          Written to help broadcast and telecommunications students and professionals understand and be prepared to face the issues that inform daily professional actions.Includes a discussion of intellectual property law as applied to the Internet and other digital media
                          Electronic Media Law and Regulation 4E is an overview of the major legal and regulatory issues facing broadcasting, cable, and developing media. It enables current and prospective electronic media professionals to easily understand the complex and intimidating realm of law and regulation by presenting information from major cases, rules, regulations, and legal documents in a concise and readable manner.

                          This latest edition further examines continuing technological developments and new economic models, discussing such issues as media convergence and consolidation of ownership. Reflecting the most recent court decisions and changes in FCC rules, policies and organization, the book also covers the growing importance of intellectual property law as applied to digital media and the Internet. A companion web page will supply Internet links to the full opinions of important cases and documents related to chapter topics, as well as to other sites that support each unit. A link to the FCC site offers access to crucial forms and other materials.

                          Electronic Media Law and Regulation 4E emphasizes principles, the conceptual pillars of the electronic media industry, using carefully selected and edited case law and original regulatory text. The text also covers regulation of cable television, changes in telecommunication law and policy, and developing technologies and potential regulatory frameworks for the 21st century. Additionally, two companion web sites, one for students and one for instructors, will provide users with additional cases, review questions, and syllabi.

                          Covers the most recent court decisions and changes in FCC rules, policies and organization

                          Written to help broadcast and telecommunications students and professionals understand and be prepared to face the issues that inform daily professional actions.Includes a discussion of intellectual property law as applied to the Internet and other digital media

                          Electronic Media Law and Regulation, Fourth Edition

                          Electronic Media Law and Regulation, Fourth Edition
                          Electronic Media Law and Regulation, Fourth Edition
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                          Basic Radio Journalism

                          February 22, 2012 – 4:52 am

                          Basic Radio Journalism

                          Basic Radio Journalism is a working manual and practical guide to the tools and techniques necessary to succeed in radio journalism. It will be useful both to students starting a broadcasting career as well as experienced journalists wishing to develop and expand their skills.

                          Based on the popular Local Radio Journalism, this book covers the core skills of news gathering, writing, interviewing, reporting and reading with extensive hints and tips. It outlines working practices in both BBC and commercial radio. There are revamped legal and technical sections as well as a new chapter on the journalist as programme producer. For the student, there is extensive advice about getting a job, marketing yourself and dealing with job interviews.

                          The Foreword is by Lord Ryder of Wensum, vice chairman of the BBC.

                          * A manual and handbook for working journalists and an ideal starter textbook for radio journalism and media students
                          * Written by two experienced journalists and trainers
                          * Includes the latest digital production techniques as well as scores of practical hints and tips covering the core skills of radio journalism
                          Basic Radio Journalism is a working manual and practical guide to the tools and techniques necessary to succeed in radio journalism. It will be useful both to students starting a broadcasting career as well as experienced journalists wishing to develop and expand their skills.

                          Based on the popular Local Radio Journalism, this book covers the core skills of news gathering, writing, interviewing, reporting and reading with extensive hints and tips. It outlines working practices in both BBC and commercial radio. There are revamped legal and technical sections as well as a new chapter on the journalist as programme producer. For the student, there is extensive advice about getting a job, marketing yourself and dealing with job interviews.

                          The Foreword is by Lord Ryder of Wensum, vice chairman of the BBC.

                          * A manual and handbook for working journalists and an ideal starter textbook for radio journalism and media students
                          * Written by two experienced journalists and trainers
                          * Includes the latest digital production techniques as well as scores of practical hints and tips covering the core skills of radio journalism

                          Basic Radio Journalism

                          Basic Radio Journalism
                          Basic Radio Journalism
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                          Organizational Communication: Balancing Creativity and Constraint

                          February 22, 2012 – 2:52 am

                          Organizational Communication: Balancing Creativity and Constraint

                          Respected scholars Eric Eisenberg, H.L. Goodall Jr., and Angela Trethewey combine decades of teaching and scholarly experience to offer students a concise and readable introduction to organizational communication theories and their practical applications. Using the metaphor of creativity (getting what you want) and constraint (following established rules) this popular textbook offers students more opportunities than ever before to practice what they learn through a variety of features within the textbook itself and on its companion Web site.

                          Respected scholars Eric Eisenberg, H.L. Goodall Jr., and Angela Trethewey combine decades of teaching and scholarly experience to offer students a concise and readable introduction to organizational communication theories and their practical applications. Using the metaphor of creativity (getting what you want) and constraint (following established rules) this popular textbook offers students more opportunities than ever before to practice what they learn through a variety of features within the textbook itself and on its companion Web site.

                          Organizational Communication: Balancing Creativity and Constraint

                          Organizational Communication: Balancing Creativity and Constraint
                          Organizational Communication: Balancing Creativity and Constraint
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                          The Media Student’s Book

                          February 22, 2012 – 1:52 am

                          The Media Student's Book

                          “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 patronising. As well as allowing students to understand different approaches within media studies, this book will be a useful tool in essay writing and other assessment projects. Perhaps most importantly, because of the range of examples used and its thought-provoking style, I think after reading this, students will apply what they read and through that at least begin to understand the media around them. I think both lecturers and students will find this interesting, stimulating and very useful.” – Carole Fleming, Nottingham Trent University

                          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.

                          “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 patronising. As well as allowing students to understand different approaches within media studies, this book will be a useful tool in essay writing and other assessment projects. Perhaps most importantly, because of the range of examples used and its thought-provoking style, I think after reading this, students will apply what they read and through that at least begin to understand the media around them. I think both lecturers and students will find this interesting, stimulating and very useful.” – Carole Fleming, Nottingham Trent University

                          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.

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