01220nam a2200205Ia 4500003000400000005001700004008004100021020001800062040000700080041000800087082002000095100001800115245004400133260003900177300001700216365001400233520074000247650001200987650001500999OSt20250702115828.0210423s2007    xx            000 0 und d  a9781412929837  cAL  aeng  a070.1223bDEVM  aEoin Devereux  aMedia studiesb: key issues and debates  aNew DelhibSage Publicationsc2007  axxii,391bPB  b1803cINR  aBringing together a range of renowned and newly emerging scholars in the field, including a Preface by Denis McQuail, this book examines eighteen key issues within contemporary media studies. Written in an accessible student-friendly style, Media Studies: Key Issues and Debates is an authoritative landmark text for undergraduate students and teachers alike. Each chapter begins with a concise definition of the concept(s) under investigation, followed by a discussion of the current state of play within research on the specific area. Chapters contain case-studies and illustrative materials from Europe, North America, Australia, and beyond. Each chapter concludes with annotated notes, which guide readers in terms of future study.  aGeneral  aMass Media