Diversity in U.S. Mass Media by Luther

Diversity in U.S. Mass Media by Luther

Diversity in U.S. Mass Media provides comprehensive coverage of the evolution and issues surrounding portrayals of social groups within the mass media of the United States. Focuses on past and current mass media representations of social groups Provides an overview of key theories that have guided research in mass media representations and stereotyping Discusses the impact new media has on representation and how technology is giving a new voice to various social groups Includes a chapter on how mass media industries are addressing diversity, complete with specially–commissioned interviews with media professionals Offers helpful supplementary features such as a glossary, questions for reflection, suggestions for projects related to diversity in mass media, and online resources for both instructors and students Accompanying website provides a glossary, links to related sites, recommendations of films to watch in the classroom, ideas for research projects, and an instructor′s manual with sample syllabi

?Catherine Luther, Naeemah Clark, and Carolyn Lepre have authored the most important, accessible, and comprehensive textbook on US media representations of minority and marginalized groups that has appeared for many yearsWith separate chapters dedicated to Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, Arabs and Arab Americans, Asian and Asian Americans, gender, LGBT, age, disability and social class, this sophisticated but highly readable text draws from a wide range of research traditions including political economy, identity theory, media effects, and psychological impacts.? - Oliver Boyd-Barrett, Bowling Green State University ?This publication has arrived at the right moment for students, researchers, and media professionals. Media should reflect a diverse society but often do not. Luther, Clark, and Lepre have presented material that should be a must-read for those in a modern society, or those hoping to create one.? - Douglas A. Boyd, Professor of Communication, University of Kentucky

Catherine A. Luther is Associate Professor and the Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Communication and Information at the University of Tennessee–Knoxville, and was once a television news producer for American and Japanese television networks.

Carolyn Ringer Lepre is Associate Professor at Marist College in New York who once worked as an Assistant Editor for Martha Stewart Living.

Naeemah Clark teaches Media Management and Operations at Elon University in North Carolina.

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ISBN 13	9781405187923
ISBN 10	1405187921
Title	Diversity in U.S. Mass Media
Author	Luther
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Wiley-Blackwell
Year published	2011-09-02
Number of pages	382
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