Communication, Cultural and Media Studies

The Key Concepts

By John Hartley | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

This fourth edition of Communication, Cultural and Media Studies: The Key Concepts is an indispensible guide to the most important terms in the field. It offers clear explanations of the key concepts, exploring their origins, what they’re used for and why they provoke discussion. The author provides a multi-disciplinary explanation and assessment of the key concepts, from ‘authorship’ to ‘censorship’; ‘creative industries’ to ‘network theory’; ‘complexity’ to ‘visual culture’.

  • The new edition of this classic text includes:
  • Over 200 entries including 50 new entries
  • All entries revised, rewritten and updated
  • Coverage of recent developments in the field
  • Insight into interactive media and the knowledge-based economy
  • A fully updated bibliography with 400 items and suggestions for further reading throughout the text

Editions of Communication, Cultural and Media Studies

EBook
ISBN 9781136706028
PDF
ISBN 9781136706035

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This fourth edition of Communication, Cultural and Media Studies: The Key Concepts is an indispensible guide to the most important terms in the field. It offers clear explanations of the key concepts, exploring their origins, what they’re used for and why they provoke discussion. The author provides a multi-disciplinary explanation and assessment of the key concepts, from ‘authorship’ to ‘censorship’; ‘creative industries’ to ‘network theory’; ‘complexity’ to ‘visual culture’.

  • The new edition of this classic text includes:
  • Over 200 entries including 50 new entries
  • All entries revised, rewritten and updated
  • Coverage of recent developments in the field
  • Insight into interactive media and the knowledge-based economy
  • A fully updated bibliography with 400 items and suggestions for further reading throughout the text

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Communication, Cultural and Media Studies about?

This fourth edition of Communication, Cultural and Media Studies: The Key Concepts is an indispensible guide to the most important terms in the field. It offers clear explanations of the key concepts, exploring their origins, what they’re used for and why they provoke discussion. The author provides a multi-disciplinary explanation and assessment of the key concepts, from ‘authorship’ to ‘censorship’; ‘creative industries’ to ‘network theory’; ‘complexity’ to ‘visual culture’.

  • The new edition of this classic text includes:
  • Over 200 entries including 50 new entries
  • All entries revised, rewritten and updated
  • Coverage of recent developments in the field
  • Insight into interactive media and the knowledge-based economy
  • A fully updated bibliography with 400 items and suggestions for further reading throughout the text

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Communication, Cultural and Media Studies?

Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Cultural and media studies > Cultural studies

Where can I read a sample of Communication, Cultural and Media Studies?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136706028

Is Communication, Cultural and Media Studies part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Routledge Key Guides

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Communication, Cultural and Media Studies?

John Hartley

Who is the Publisher of the book Communication, Cultural and Media Studies?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Communication, Cultural and Media Studies is available as ebook(ISBN 9781136706028) and pdf(ISBN 9781136706035)