The media and communications today
(2006) The media and communications today, in Cunningham, Stuart D. and Turner, Graeme, Eds. The media and communications in Australia (2nd ed.), chapter Introduction, pages pp. 1-9. Allen & Unwin.
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Abstract
More than ever, the media dominate public life and shape public perceptions. At the same time, the rise of digital technologies means that demarcations between different forms of media are fading. Radio can be heard on an iPod, data accompanies television programs, and news snippets are available on mobile phones. The Media and Communications in Australia offers a systematic introduction to this dynamic and often bewildering field. Fully updated and revised to take account of recent developments, this second edition outlines the key media industries and explains how communications technologies are impacting on them. It provides a thorough overview of the main approaches taken in studying the media, and examines the thorny issues of media ethics, youth media, the media’s role in celebrity culture and the future of public broadcasting. With contributions from some of Australia’s best researchers and teachers in the field, The Media and Communications in Australia is the most comprehensive and reliable introduction to media and communications available. It is an ideal student text, and a reference for teachers of media and anyone interested in this influential industry.
| Item Type: | Book Chapter |
|---|---|
| RM Number: | 2007001363 |
| Status: | Published |
| Place of Publication: | Crows Nest, N.S.W. |
| Subjects: | 410000 The Arts 400000 Journalism, Librarianship and Curatorial Studies > 400100 Journalism, Communication and Media 400000 Journalism, Librarianship and Curatorial Studies 410000 The Arts > 410300 Cinema, Electronic Arts and Multimedia |
| ID Code: | 8760 |
| Deposited By: | Bozzetto, Adam |
| Deposited On: | 24 July 2007 |
| Alternative Locations: | http://www.allenandunwin.com/ |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2006 Stuart Cunningham and Graeme Turner; Copyright of Individual Chapters Remains with the Contributors |
| Additional Information: | For more information about this book please refer to the publisher's website (see link) or contact the author . Author contact details : s.cunningham@qut.edu.au |