Media, Communication, Culture: A Global Approach - Couverture souple

Lull, James

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0745611389 ISBN 13 : 9780745611389

Editeur : Polity Press, 1995

Synopsis

This book is a wide-ranging and engaging introduction to media and cultural studies, written by one of the leading scholars in the field. Lull discusses the key critical concepts in contemporary culture and communication, by providing a fresh account of current developments world-wide. Drawing on major streams of social and cultural theory and on ethnographic research, Lull shows how modern mass media interact with and influence ideology, consciousness, hegemony, social rules, power, meaning and culture.James Lull provocatively describes subject matter ranging from black cultural power in America's inner cities and modern popular music to the part played by satellite television in the challenge to communist authority, and the global reterritorialization of cultural identities. By emphasizing the social nature of media institutions, the indeterminate character of communications technology and symbolic texts, and the interpretative and utilitarian ambitions of audiences, Lull leads the reader on a remarkable journey through contemporary social and cultural influences. The book provides a highly readable introduction to media, communication and culture while advancing a sophisticated theoretical position.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

This book is a wide–ranging and engaging introduction to media and cultural studies, written by one of the leading scholars in the field. Lull discusses the key critical concepts in contemporary culture and communication, by providing a fresh account of current developments world–wide. Drawing on major streams of social and cultural theory and on ethnographic research, Lull shows how modern mass media interact with and influence ideology, consciousness, hegemony, social rules, power, meaning and culture.

James Lull provocatively describes subject matter ranging from black cultural power in America′s inner cities and modern popular music to the part played by satellite television in the challenge to communist authority, and the global reterritorialization of cultural identities. By emphasizing the social nature of media institutions, the indeterminate character of communications technology and symbolic texts, and the interpretative and utilitarian ambitions of audiences, Lull leads the reader on a remarkable journey through contemporary social and cultural influences.

The book provides a highly readable introduction to media, communication and culture while advancing a sophisticated theoretical position.

Revue de presse

′A comprehensive and fair–minded overview of the key media theoreticians, past and present ... an admirably scrupulous textbook.′ Times Literary Supplement

′An entertaining and useful book ... a delight to read. Abstruse theoretical concepts are presented in a readable and engaging manner, perfectly suited for the student. Lull often braces his assertions with examples drawn from the recent popular culture, which undergraduates will enjoy. The text is amplified by a useful glossary and reference section, as well as interesting graphics ... Lull′s work is certainly recommended.′ Multi–Cultural Review

′A most readable book on theory with examples to help explain concepts like hegemony and post–modernism ... a good introduction to media, communication, and culture for graduate or upper–level students in communication.′ Journalism and Mass Communication Educator

′A useful glossary of common terms in media and cultural studies. Lull brings his extensive experience in teaching and cross–cultural audience research to good use, and there is an impressive breadth of theoretical reference ... good, student–friendly text.′ Media International Australia

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Polity Press
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0745611389
• ISBN 13: 9780745611389
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible