Media Studies: The Essential Introduction

Rayner, Philip;Wall, Peter;Kruger, Stephen

ISBN 10: 0415236118 / ISBN 13: 9780415236119

Published by Routledge, Independence, Kentucky, U.S.A., 2001

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first edition book is tight with no markings, used book sticker on rear wrap over barcode, minor rubbing to edges of wrap.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Media Studies: The Essential Introduction
• Publisher: Routledge, Independence, Kentucky, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415236118
• ISBN 13: 9780415236119
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • COMMUNICATIONS/COMPUTERS

About this title

Synopsis

This fully comprehensive and easy-to-use textbook covers all aspects of Media Studies for students a the pre-university level.
The authors, who are experienced teachers and A-level examiners, introduce the students step-by-step to the main forms of reading media texts, and address key areas such as media technologies, media institutions and media audiences.
AS Media Studies: The Essential Introduction will give students the confidence to tackle every part of an introductory media course. Its key features include:
*Activities and further work * Practical assignments and exam questions * Further reading and a glossary of key terms * Case studies showing how theoretical ideas can be applied in everyday situations

About the Author

Philip Rayner is a Senior Lecturer in Media Communications at Cheltenham & Gloucester College of Higher Education and a Principal Moderator and Principal Examiner for A-Level Media Studies. Peter Wall is a Chief Examiner and Principal Moderator for GCSE Media Studies and a Chair of Examiners for Media Studies A Level. He is also a freelance lecturer `nd writer in Media Studies. Stephen Kruger is a Chief Examiner for Media Studies A Level and Head of Media Studies at Holland Park School.