Media/Theory
Media/Theory by Shaun Moores, published by Taylor & Francis in 2005, is a 212-page exploration of media and communications in contemporary society. This edition presents an accessible yet challenging guide that draws on a variety of disciplines within the humanities and social sciences. Moores connects the analysis of media with significant themes in social theory, addressing core issues such as time, space, interactions, signification, and identity.
Readers will find that Media/Theory offers a thoughtful examination of how media studies intertwine with broader societal processes, emphasizing that the field extends beyond mere media analysis. This book is particularly suited for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, providing insights that encourage a rethinking of the current landscape of media studies. Through its interdisciplinary approach, it aims to deepen understanding of the complexities of media in modern life.
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From an established author with a growing international profile in media studies, Media/Theory is an accessible yet challenging guide to ways of thinking about media and communications in modern life. Shaun Moores draws on ideas from a range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, and expertly connects the analysis of media and communications with key themes in contemporary social theory. Examining core issues of time and space, Moores also examines matters of interactions, signification and identity, and argues that media studies is bound up in the wider processes of the modern world and not just about studying the media. This book makes a distinctive contribution towards rethinking the shape and direction of media studies today, and for students at advanced undergraduate or postgraduate level.
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