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Jane L. Chapman - Comparative Media History: An Introduction: 1789 to the Present - 9780745632421 - V9780745632421
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Comparative Media History: An Introduction: 1789 to the Present

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Description for Comparative Media History: An Introduction: 1789 to the Present Hardback. * The unique perspective of this book comes from its comparative approach. It deals with material from 5 different countries, whereas the competition focuses purely on either the UK or US. * Includes coverage of every main media industry, including the music and advertising industries, which have been neglected in other studies. Num Pages: 316 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBT; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 704.
Comparative Media History is a unique thematic textbook which introduces students to the key ideas underpinning media development. It is an essential first step to a better understanding of both the media industry today and the way in which it evolved over time.


The textbook compares developments and influences from a broad perspective, highlighting and contrasting different countries, industries and periods of history in order to encourage an understanding of cause and effect. In a style which is clear, accessible and provocative, Jane Chapman argues that most of the roots of today's media - even ... Read more


The comparative element to this book, both across countries and industries, will enable students to reflect on key issues in media studies, including those of diversity, form, method and choice, both past and present. It will become an essential text for any student of the media and its history.

For more information about the book and the author, please see www.janechapman.co.uk

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745632421
SKU
V9780745632421
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1

About Jane L. Chapman
Jane Chapman is Principal Lecturer in Journalism at the University of Lincoln.

Reviews for Comparative Media History: An Introduction: 1789 to the Present
"The user-friendly text—with ‘summaries’ and ‘conclusions’ at intervals—will help students to think for themselves. Meanwhile, general readers will find this a clear introduction to a field of history too significant to be left solely to the specialists." Donald Read, English Historical Review "In a feat of compression and erudite conciseness, Comparative Media History ranges across several continents and over ... Read more

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