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Product Identifiers
PublisherWadsworth
ISBN-101305580982
ISBN-139781305580985
eBay Product ID (ePID)219290786
Product Key Features
Number of Pages448 Pages
Publication NameMedia/Impact : an Introduction to Mass Media
LanguageEnglish
SubjectBusiness Communication / General, Media Studies, Industries / Media & Communications, General
Publication Year2016
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorShirley Biagi
Subject AreaSocial Science, Business & Economics
SeriesMindtap Course List Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height10.8 in
Item Weight34.4 Oz
Item Length0.7 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number12
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2015-955054
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsOne of the most engaging Mass Communication textbooks. Biagi presents a thorough and balanced exploration of media and its supporting industries. Her writing challenges students to understand the uses of media and the potential future impact that media will have on all of our lives., MEDIA/IMPACT is a terrific introductory mass communication textbook, with excellent supplemental materials for instructors and a manageable amount of content for students. The chapters are organized in a way that connects the historical and current trends of the media with the students' lives.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal302.23
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentPart I: THE MASS MEDIA INDUSTRIES.1. Mass Media and Everyday Life.2. Books: Rearranging the Page.3. Newspapers: Mobilizing Delivery.4. Magazines: Chasing the Audience.5. Recordings: Streaming Sounds.6. Radio: Riding New Waves.7. Movies: Digitizing Dreams.8. Television: Changing Channels.9. Internet Media: Widening the Web.Part II: SELLING THE MESSAGE.10. Advertising: Catching Consumers.11. Public Relations: Promoting Ideas.Part III: CHANGING MESSAGES.12. News and Information: Staying Connected.13. Social and Political Issues: Shaping the Arguments.14. Law and Regulation: Rewriting the Rules.15. Ethics: Placing Responsibility.16. Global Media: Discovering New Markets.Glossary.Media Information Resource Guide.
SynopsisFrom media history to today's rapid-fire changes, MEDIA/IMPACT: AN INTRODUCTION TO MASS MEDIA, 12th Edition takes you on an exciting tour of the events, people, money, and technologies that have shaped the mass media industries. Known for its engaging writing style, current coverage, and visual appeal, the book explores the legal, ethical, social, and global issues facing the mass media industries every day. The twelfth edition focuses on convergence--how the mass media industries are intersecting to deliver content and how audiences are adapting to the new mass media marketplace. It also equips you with an insider's look at what it's like to work in each industry. Reflecting the latest trends from the field, the text provides new coverage of digital delivery, net neutrality, media industry consolidation, social media, mobile media, and more. It is also packed with lively new illustrations and a wealth of real-world examples.