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An accessible and exciting new textbook that provides students with an in-depth historical and conceptual understanding of the nature and function of media in society.

Stacey O. Irwin contextualizes media objects and experiences including cinema, TV, phones, gaming, radio and podcasting, journalism, publishing, advertising, and more into three descriptive sections: screens, sounds, and synergies. The text examines how technology is enfolded into the cultural process of contemporary media experience, exploring topics such as social media, augmented reality and other trends from the metaverse. It also reflects on the impact of legacy media and highlights instrumental moments in media history along the way. By examining media history from the perspective of future decision-making, this textbook explores how media technologies have a positive and negative sociocultural impact. This provides students with a more accessible entry point to the topic, and readers are left with a wel

Survey of Media

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    A Paperback by Stacey O. Irwin

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 1 October 2024
      ISBN-13 9781032502496
      978-1032502496
      ISBN-10 1032502495
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      Politics, Philosophy & Society Media studies

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      An accessible and exciting new textbook that provides students with an in-depth historical and conceptual understanding of the nature and function of media in society.

      Stacey O. Irwin contextualizes media objects and experiences including cinema, TV, phones, gaming, radio and podcasting, journalism, publishing, advertising, and more into three descriptive sections: screens, sounds, and synergies. The text examines how technology is enfolded into the cultural process of contemporary media experience, exploring topics such as social media, augmented reality and other trends from the metaverse. It also reflects on the impact of legacy media and highlights instrumental moments in media history along the way. By examining media history from the perspective of future decision-making, this textbook explores how media technologies have a positive and negative sociocultural impact. This provides students with a more accessible entry point to the topic, and readers are left with a wel

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