Understanding Media Culture (Hodder Arnold Publication) [Paperback]

Jostein Gripsrud (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0340720352 | ISBN-13: 978-0340720356

This refreshingly different introduction to media studies offers an understanding of the mass madia which is critical but which does not deny the pleasures they offer. Reflecting the trends of today's media and cultural studies courses, it introduces students both to social scientific approaches and those of the humanities and aesthetics.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Engaging, clear and often witty, this is a much needed comprehensive introduction to media studies.' John Ellis, Professor and Head of Research, Bourne 'In his book, Jostein Gripsud provides an admirable overview of communication studies...It is one of the strengths of this book that he presents some conclusions from his previous works that are not available in English...Gripsrud knows his broad field very well and his takes on the melodramatic imagination are quite inspiring' European Journal of Communication Volume 19 (2) 'A book like this can be dry, impenetrable. That's not the case with 'Understanding Media Culture'. This is an excellent introductory text to media studies for undergraduates as well as an overview for new graduate students and, perhaps, even a primer for scholars who haven't kept up with what's going on.' Publizistik

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Norwegian

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340720352
• ISBN-13: 978-0340720356
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,613,514 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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