Media And Society O'shaughnessy 14.pdf
Mina Delahoussaye
Media and Society: An Introduction by Michael O'Shaughnessy and Jane Stadler
Media and Society is a popular textbook that explores the relationship between the media, their institutions and the world we live in, examining how they are connected and how society and the media affect each other. The book analyses representations of the world found in films, television, advertisements, news and online to understand the impact of the media in the contemporary world. The book was first published in 2002 by Oxford University Press and has been updated several times since then. The latest edition is the sixth edition, published in 2016, which includes new chapters on media and identity, postmodern and global perspectives, and digital media.
The book is divided into six parts, each covering a different aspect of media studies. The first part, Getting Ready, introduces the media and media studies as a field of inquiry, explaining the key concepts and theories that will be used throughout the book. The second part, Pictures, focuses on semiotic analysis, which is the study of how signs and symbols communicate meaning. The third part, Making Sense, examines discourse, ideology and hegemony, which are ways of understanding how the media construct and influence our views of reality. The fourth part, Stories, explores narrative analysis, which is the study of how stories are told and structured in different media forms. The fifth part, Media and Identity, looks at representation, impact and influence, which are aspects of how the media shape our identities and cultures. The sixth part, But They Keep Moving the Posts, discusses postmodern and global perspectives, which are challenges and opportunities for media studies in the 21st century.
The book is written in an accessible and engaging style, using examples from a wide range of media texts and genres to illustrate the concepts and theories. The book also includes exercises, discussion questions, case studies and further readings to help students apply their knowledge and develop their skills. The book is suitable for undergraduate students who are studying media studies or related disciplines, as well as for anyone who is interested in learning more about the media and society.
Media and Society: An Introduction by Michael O'Shaughnessy and Jane Stadler is available as a PDF file online , or as a printed book from Oxford University Press.
References
- O'Shaughnessy, M., Stadler, J., & Casey, S. (2016). Media & society. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
- O'Shaughnessy, M., & Stadler, J. (2002). Media and society: an introduction. South Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
- O'Shaughnessy, M., & Stadler, J. (2005). Media & society: an introduction. South Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
- Oxford University Press. (n.d.). Media & society - Michael O'Shaughnessy; Jane Stadler; Sarah Casey - Oxford University Press.