The Mass Media and Power in Modern Britain (Oxford Modern Britain)

The Mass Media and Power in Britain is a thorough, lievely introduction to the role, importance, and power of the mass media in contemporary British society. What is the mass media, and how does it help shape life in modern Britain? After introducing the student to discussions around these questions, the authors examine the historical development of the mass media, issues of ownership, and the roots of its power in the public and political sphere. Contemporary questions surrounding todays media are also addressed. What is the role of the audience? How do people take pleasure from media culture? What are the issues surrounding the news, advertising, public services broadcasting, the shaping of public understanding, censorship, violence, and 'moral panics'? The authors also look towards the future, considering prospects for a global media and the possible effects of the information superhighway. An invaluable introduction and point of reference for students of sociology, media studies, politics and human geography, The Mass Media and Power in Modern Britain will be essential reading for anyone interested in our mass media.

Politics & Social Sciences

Kitzinger, Jenny

WILLIAMS, Kevin

Eldridge, John

Social Sciences

Oxford University Press

This book is a thorough and lively introduction to the role, importance, and power of the mass media in contemporary British spciety. What is the mass media, and how does it help shape life in modern Britain?: After introducing the student to discussions around these questions, the authors examine the historical development of the mass media, issues of ownership, and the roots of its power in the public and political sphere.Contemporary issues surrounding today's media are also addressed. What is the role of the audience? How do people take pleasure from media culture? What are the issues surrounding the news, advertising, public services broadcasting, the shaping of public understanding, censorship, violence, and `moral panics'? the authors also finally look towards the future, considering prospects for a global media and the possible effects of the information superhighway. This book will be an invaluable introduction and point of reference for students of sociology, media studies, politics and human geography, and for anyone interested in our mass media.

History

Europe

Raymond Williams believed that making connections between politics, economics, education and culture was a continuing critical task. This is a critical exploration of every aspect Williams's work, which spans his fiction and non-fiction, and his contributions to drama, film, literary criticism, sociology, cultural studies, media studies and politics. Williams was a socialist intellectual with a complex relationship to Marxism. This work re-examines his wary utopianism and commitment to an educated, participatory democracy. It also studies his sharp critiques of modernity and postmodernity and evaluates the worth of his work on culture and communications.

Raymond Williams: Making Connections

Literature & Fiction

British & Irish

Routledge

Glasgow Media Group Reader: News Content, Langauge and Visuals (Communication and Society)

First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Glasgow Media Group Reader, Vol. I: News Content, Langauge and Visuals (Communication and Society)

Humor & Entertainment

Radio

More Bad News (Routledge Revivals)

First published in 1980, More Bad News is the Second Volume in the research findings of the Glasgow University Media Group. It develops the analytic findings and methods of the first volume Bad News through a series of Case Studies of Television News Coverage, and argues that much of what passes as balanced and factual news reporting is produced from a highly partial viewpoint.   Focusing on the British economy in crisis, and its thematic linkage with the Social Contract during the first four months of 1975, the book deals with three main levels of activity: the story, the language and the visuals. As the book unpacks each level of routine news coverage a picture emerges which has the surface appearance of neutrality and balance but is in fact highly partial and restricted

Winston, Brian

Davis, Howard

Walton, Paul

Beharrell, Peter

Hewitt, John.

Hart, Jean

Philo, Gregg

Television

Jane's Chemical-Biological Defense Guidebook provides an expert  overview of agents, their delivery and detection, and an assessment of contamination control and protection procedures. Detailed reference information and invaluable checklists ensure you are fully briefed on necessary elements of defensive strategies. Key contents include: Chemical-biological agents; Detection and warning; Contamination control and protection; Threats to buildings; Domestic preparedness Related products include, Jane's Chem-Bio Web, Jane's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence and Jane's Chem-Bio Handbook: Second Edition.

Jane's Chemical-Biological Defense Guidebook (Geopolitical)

Patrick, William C., III

Ali, Javed

Sidell, Frederick R.

Lewis, Frank A.

Dwyer, Adrian

Military

Janes Information Group

Jane's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence, 2005/06

Jane's Information Group

Industrial Sociology and Economic Crisis

"Industrial Sociology and Economic Crisis" examines the different aspects of "crisis" in work, industry and society in modern Britain, and shows how perspectives formulated within industrial sociology can help us to understand developments in British society in the 1980s and beyond. The authors explore a number of questions about modern British industrial society, particularly relating to the last decade, such as, "Is the economy in crisis?", "Does class matter any more?", "What are trade unions for?", "What do managers do?", "Is there a crisis in authority relations in industry?", and, "Has Thatcherism cured Britain's strike problem?". The book uses the insights available from both recent and more classical debates within industrial sociology. It also operates an extended historical approach while focusing on a wide range of up-to-date empirical material.

Cressey, Peter

McInnes, John

Pearson Higher Education

Use your experience as a police officer to start a second career. A practical guide for law enforcement officers.

Second Careers for Street Cops: Use your experience as a police officer to start a second career. A practical guide for law enforcement officers.

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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