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Media effects research : (Record no. 7475)

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
ISBN 9781111344450
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
ISBN 1111344450
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 302.23
MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME
Personal name Sparks, Glenn Grayson
TITLE STATEMENT
Title Media effects research :
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition statement Fourth edition
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Number of Pages xxii, 314 pages :
Other physical details illustrations ;
FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note 1. A scientific approach to the study of media effects -- 2. Scientific methods in media effects research -- 3. A brief history of media effects research -- 4. Time spent with mass media : reasons and consequences -- 5. Effects of media violence -- 6. Sexual content in the media -- 7. Media that stir emotions -- 8. Persuasive effects of the media -- 9. The effects of news and political content -- 10. The effects of media stereotypes -- 11. The impact of new media technologies -- 12. Meet Marshall McLuhan : a less scientific approach to media impact -- Appendix. Theories and theoretical concepts discussed in the text (by chapter)
SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc "MEDIA EFFECTS RESEARCH, FOURTH EDITION, provides an excellent introduction for students studying mass media's effects on society. Through an engaging narrative style, the author presents fascinating research findings on media's impact and related mass media theories. Students are provided with a clear perspective of the relationship between science, methods, and practical questions about the effects of mass media."--The Publisher
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term Mass media
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term Mass media
ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA)
Koha item type Books
Holdings
Permanent Location Current Location Date acquired Full call number Accession Number Koha item type
Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences 08/07/2023 P89 .O93 2013 0184862 Books
Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences 08/07/2023 P89 .O93 2013 0184865 Books

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