Psychology of the Media by David Giles

Psychology of the Media by David Giles

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Zusammenfassung

From body image to social networking, the media has a huge influence on how we view ourselves and others and this engaging text is ideal for students studying media psychology for the first time. With coverage of media violence, celebrity culture and online behaviour, this is a comprehensive introduction to an important subject.

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Psychology of the Media by David Giles

From newspapers to social networking sites, the mass media play a huge role in shaping the way we see ourselves and others. In this engaging introduction, Giles explores our relationship with the media, looking at the effects of advertising, celebrity worship and media influence on violent behaviour. Whatever your level of study, this introduction will help you to evaluate the full reach of the media in our lives.
'Giles covers key topics in an engaging, accessible and straightforward style that will hold readers' attentionUseful glossaries and key studies help to guide students through the different ways of understanding media psychology. - Daniel Heggs, Programme Director, B.Sc (Hons) Psychology, University of Wales Institute
DAVID GILES is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Winchester, UK. He is author of the textbook Media Psychology (2003) and his research work has generated a great deal of interest in the media, being featured in The Guardian, The Sunday Times and on BBC Radio 4.
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ISBN 13 9780230249868
ISBN 10 0230249868
Titel Psychology of the Media
Autor David Giles
Serie Macmillan Insights In Psychology Series
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Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Erscheinungsjahr 2010-08-20
Seitenanzahl 200
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