- Provides a thorough, detailed introduction to the key concepts of the issues of race, gender, class and the media in a succinct and accessible format.
- Addresses current debates surrounding these cultural issues, particularly as represented in and by the media, making it a uniquely timely book.
- Includes alternate tables of contents to give instructors flexibility in course building as well as pedagogical features such as an 'It's Your Turn' feature, discussion questions, and activities after each reading and suggested further resources to help students grapples with the concepts discussed.
- Thoroughly updated edition features almost entirely new content.