Psychology of the Media

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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Beskrivning

From newspapers to social networking sites, the mass media play a huge role in shaping the way we see ourselves and others.In this engaging introduction, Giles explores our relationship with the media, looking at the effects of advertising, celebrity worship and media influence on violent behaviour.Whatever your level of study, this introduction will help you to evaluate the full reach of the media in our lives.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2010-08-20
Mått:138 x 214 x 18 mm
Vikt:300 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Bloomsbury Insights in Psychology series
Antal sidor:200
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9780230249868

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DAVID GILES is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Winchester, UK. He is author of the textbook Media Psychology (2003) and his research work has generated a great deal of interest in the media, being featured in The Guardian, The Sunday Times and on BBC Radio 4.

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'Giles covers key topics in an engaging, accessible and straightforward style that will hold readers' attention. Useful glossaries and key studies help to guide students through the different ways of understanding media psychology. - Daniel Heggs, Programme Director, B.Sc (Hons) Psychology, University of Wales Institute

Innehållsförteckning

PART I: INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA PSYCHOLOGYHistory of the Mass MediaWays of Thinking about Psychology and the MediaPART II: MEDIA INFLUENCES ON SOCIAL BEHAVIOURMedia Influences on Pro and Anti Social BehaviourPersuasion and AdvertisingBody Image, Eating Disordersand the MediaPART III: THE AUDIENCEParasocial InteractionCelebrity and FandomAudience Participation MediaPART IV: THE MEDIATED SOCIAL WORLDFraming and the Psychology of News InfluenceDevelopmental Psychology and the MediaPART V: NEW MEDIAPsychology and the InternetPsychological Issues in New Media.