New Media: A Critical Introduction [Hardcover]

Martin Lister (Author), Jon Dovey (Author), Seth Giddings (Author), Iain Grant (Author), Kieran Kelly (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415223776 | ISBN-13: 978-0415223775 | Publication Date: April 25, 2003 | Edition: 1

New Media: A Critical Introduction is a comprehensive introduction to the culture, history, technologies and theories of new media. Written especially for students, the book considers the ways in which 'new media' really are new, assesses the claims that a media and technological revolution is underway and formulates new ways for media studies to respond to new technologies.

 

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...an excellent summary of emerging digital communications media. The book is written in a lively, accessible manner, yet it does not lower its standards of critical analysis. It provides an insightful examination of the diverse and growing realm of new media.
–John Pavlik, Columbia University

About the Author

Martin Lister is Head of the School of Cultural Studies at the University of the West of England. He is the author of The Photographic Image in Digital Culture, (Routledge 1995).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (April 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415223776
• ISBN-13: 978-0415223775
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,505,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars New Media: A Critical Introduction, October 1, 2010

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This is a great textbook that discusses new media and the technological revolution. There are many theories discussed and many case studies to review to get a better picture of how technology has evolved and affected our lives. A couple things I don't like about this book are that it lacks updated information in today's world (blogs, social networking, mobile devices & future technology). The pictures in the book are all black and white and there is a picture of Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 and the old version of the XBOX. There is no mention of Safari, Firefox or Linux o/s. I think this book was made in 2003 and I know that technology changes very quickly, it is 2010, iPhone 4, Facebook, Twitter, Kinect and iPad are not mentioned at all. Overall it is a good book to read if you are really interested in new media but if not you will find it difficult to read through the technical terms and jargon.

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3.0 out of 5 stars New media, September 26, 2010

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I don't particularly care for the book. I think they spend too much time taking the long way of explaining theories and ideas. Could be a bit more to the point.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, February 14, 2010

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Definitely an addition to my library. This was a great starting point for further research in a few areas of digital media. I recommend this book for anyone in or interested in digital arts.