Media Sociology by Silvio Waisbord

Media Sociology by Silvio Waisbord

Where is sociology in contemporary media studies? How do sociological questions and arguments shape media analysis? These are the questions addressed in this timely collection on media sociology.

''It's high time for media sociology to be addressed once more and good to see it done in such a refreshingly questioning wayIn this well-edited and valuable collection by a highly competent group of writers, the continuing relevance of sociological thinking for media in the digital age is signalled and some essential terrain marked out afresh.''
Philip Schlesinger, University of Glasgow

''Although sociology and sociological theory lay at the foundation of the study of media, they have been largely displaced by narrow public opinion and psychological approaches. This anthology reestablishes the importance of media sociology, with its focus grounded in the fundamental concepts of structure, institutions, and power. A significant contribution and a good read.''
Robert Horwitz, University of California San Diego

 

Silvio Waisbord is Professor of Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University.

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ISBN 13	9780745670560
ISBN 10	0745670563
Title	Media Sociology
Author	Silvio Waisbord
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	2014-04-04
Number of pages	256
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