Media Sociology
Media Sociology

Author: Silvio Waisbord

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-06-13

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13: 0745684076

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Where is sociology in contemporary media studies? How do sociological questions and arguments shape media analysis? These are the questions addressed in this timely collection on media sociology. Sociology was fundamental in defining the analytical boundaries of early media studies, from the study of news and communities to media effects and public opinion, in the first half of the last century. Since then, media sociology has experienced significant changes that have led to new theoretical questions and thematic priorities. This book aims to reassess the past and present relationship between media studies and sociology. With original contributions from leading scholars, Media Sociology: A Reappraisal examines the significance of sociology for the study of media economics, industries, news, audiences, journalism, and digital technologies, and the links between media and race, gender, and class. As a whole, this much-needed volume takes a retrospective view to trace the evolution of media sociology and assess current research directions.

Media Sociology
Media Sociology

Author: David Barrat

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1986-05-15

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 041505110X

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David Barrat gives a clear account of how and why sociologists have studied the media. He looks at the arguments about the effects of different media on their audiences, and the impact of new technologies such as satellite and cable TV.

All Media Are Social
All Media Are Social

Author: Andrew M. Lindner

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-04-07

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 1317749375

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From TV to smartphone apps to movies to newspapers, mass media are nearly omnipresent in contemporary life and act as a powerful social institution. In this introduction to media sociology, Lindner and Barnard encourage readers to think critically about the power of big media companies, state-media relations, new developments in journalism, representations of race, class, gender, and sexuality in media, and what social media may or may not be doing to our brains, among other topics. Each chapter explores pressing questions about media by carefully excavating the results of classic and contemporary social scientific studies. The authors bring these findings to life with anecdotes and examples ripped from headlines and social media newsfeeds. By synthesizing research on new media and traditional media, entertainment media and news, quantitative and qualitative studies, All Media Are Social offers a succinct and accessibly-written analysis of both enduring patterns and some of the newest developments in mass media. With strong emphases on theory and methods, Lindner and Barnard provide students and general readers alike with the tools to better understand the ever-changing media landscape.

Introduction to Sociology 2e
Introduction to Sociology 2e

Author: Nathan J. Keirns

Publisher:

Published: 2015-03-17

Total Pages: 513

ISBN-13: 9781938168413

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"This text is intended for a one-semester introductory course."--Page 1.

Mediating the Message in the 21st Century
Mediating the Message in the 21st Century

Author: Pamela J. Shoemaker

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-30

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1135858292

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Hailed as one of the "most significant books of the twentieth century" by Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly, Mediating the Message has long been an essential text for media effects scholars and students of media sociology. This new edition of the classic media sociology textbook now offers students a comprehensive, theoretical approach to media content in the twenty-first century, with an added focus on entertainment media and the Internet.

New Media and Society
New Media and Society

Author: Deana A. Rohlinger

Publisher: NYU Press

Published: 2019-02-05

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 1479897876

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A sociological approach to understanding new media’s impact on society We use cell phones, computers, and tablets to access the Internet, read the news, watch television, chat with our friends, make our appointments, and post on social networking sites. New media provide the backdrop for most of our encounters. We swim in a technological world yet we rarely think about how new media potentially change the ways in which we interact with one another or shape how we live our lives. In New Media and Society, Deana Rohlinger provides a sociological approach to understanding how new media shape our interactions, our experiences, and our institutions. Using case studies and in-class exercises, Rohlinger explores how new media alter everything from our relationships with friends and family to our experiences in the workplace. Each chapter takes up a different topic – our sense of self and our relationships, education, religion, law, work, and politics – and assesses how new media alter our worlds as well as our expectations and experiences in institutional settings. Instead of arguing that these changes are “good” or “bad” for American society, the book uses sociological theory to challenge readers to think about the consequences of these changes, which typically have both positive and negative aspects. New Media and Society begins with a brief explanation of new media and social institutions, highlighting how sociologists understand complex, changing relationships. After outlining the influence of new media on our identities and relationships, it discusses the effects new media have on how we think about education, practice our religions, understand police surveillance, conceptualize work, and participate in politics. Each chapter includes key sociological concepts, engaging activities that illustrate the ideas covered in the chapter, as well as links, films, and references to additional online material.

The Public and Their Platforms
The Public and Their Platforms

Author: Carrigan, Mark

Publisher: Policy Press

Published: 2021-06-09

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 1529201055

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Cutting across multiple disciplines, this book maps out a new role for the public sociologist in the post-COVID world. It envisions a new kind of public sociology that brings together “the digital” and the “physical” to create public spaces where critical scholarship and active civic engagement can meet in a mutually reinforcing way.

Sociology
Sociology

Author: John J. Macionis

Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed

Published: 2011-11-21

Total Pages: 707

ISBN-13: 0205894135

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This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Seeing Sociology in your Everyday Life Macionis empowers students to understand the world around them through a sociological lens, so they can better understand sociology and their own lives. Sociology, 14th edition is written to help students find and use sociology in everyday life. With a complete theoretical framework and a global perspective, Sociology offers students an accessible and relevant introduction to sociology. The new edition continues to grow to meet readers' changing needs. With a newly integrated pedagogical framework, readers are guided through both the text - and optional new MySocLab - to build their critical thinking skills while learning the fundamentals of sociology. Teaching & Learning Experience The teaching and learning experience with this program helps to: Personalize Learning – The new MySocLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking – Six new learning objectives per chapter help readers build critical thinking and study skills. Engage Students – New design, everyday life and pop culture examples make sociology relevant for students today. Explore Theory - Three main theoretical perspectives are discussed in every chapter. Understand Diversity - Contemporary research informed by expert reviewers and cutting edge data sources reflect a broad range of race / class / gender. Support Instructors - Author written activities and assessment in MySocLab, the test bank and instructor's manual help provide support for instructors. Note: MySocLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySocLab, please visit: www.mysoclab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySocLab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205252303 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205252305. Package contains: 020511671X / 9780205116713 Sociology 0205206530 / 9780205206537 NEW MySocLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card

Mediating the Message in the 21st Century
Mediating the Message in the 21st Century

Author: Pamela J. Shoemaker

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-30

Total Pages: 615

ISBN-13: 1135858284

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Hailed as one of the "most significant books of the twentieth century" by Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly, Mediating the Message has long been an essential text for media effects scholars and students of media sociology. This new edition of the classic media sociology textbook now offers students a comprehensive, theoretical approach to media content in the twenty-first century, with an added focus on entertainment media and the Internet.

Mediated Society
Mediated Society

Author: John D. Jackson

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780195431407

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Taking a sociological approach to the study of mass media, Mediated Society explores how the media affects individuals and society. Within this unique framework, the authors analyze media and mass communication as a social rather than as a technological construct while addressing issues suchas democracy, citizenship, class, gender, and cultural diversity. Drawing attention to the way in which media frames everyday experiences and events, the text examines media and communication in urban, national, and global settings, as well as the power and structure of dominant mass media. With awide range of Canadian and international examples, along with two real-life case studies and a wealth of pedagogical features throughout, this innovative, engaging text encourages students to consider how social identities, norms, and values are mediated by various forms of masscommunication.