Media Discourses
Media Discourses by Donald Matheson, published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK) on September 1, 2005, is a comprehensive introduction to discourse analysis within the context of media communication. This 206-page book explores the mechanisms of media representation, examining who speaks in media texts and the knowledge required for audiences to interpret these messages effectively.
Readers will find a lively discussion that draws on contemporary media examples to illustrate key concepts. The book delves into the dynamics of power relations in media, highlighting how these relationships can be both reinforced and challenged through discourse. With a focus on social science and media studies, Media Discourses provides valuable insights into the complexities of media communication and its impact on society.
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Media Discourses introduces readers to discourse analysis to show how media communication works. Written in a lively style and drawing on examples from contemporary media, it discusses what precisely gets represented in media texts, who gets to do the talking, what knowledge people need to share in order to understand the media and how power relations are reinforced or challenged.
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