This is a complete guide to researching media and communciations. It introduces the major research methods, giving examples of research analyses and practical step-by-step guides on how to do research. Packed with useful information, tips and sources, and illustrated with a variety of international case studies, it will be essential both to serious students of media and to the practicing researcher. David Deacon, Michael Pickering, Peter Golding, and Graham Murdock are professors at the Loughborough University. This is a complete guide to researching media and communciations. It introduces the major research methods, giving examples of research analyses and practical step-by-step guides on how to do research. Packed with useful information, tips and sources, and illustrated with a variety of international case studies, it will be essential both to serious students of media and to the practicing researcher. This is a complete guide to researching media and communciations. It introduces the major research methods, giving examples of research analyses and practical step-by-step guides on how to do research. Packed with useful information, tips and sources, and illustrated with a variety of international case studies, it will be essential both to serious students of media and to the practicing researcher. 
"The key strength of this book are built on clear explanations of the relationship of theory to research, the strong emphasis placed on practical application (the 'how to') of the methods and techniques discussed and the guidance given in relation to the stages of the research process." —Liam French, Art:Design:Media (Higher Education Academy) "This is an enormously useful text for anyone interested in an up-to-date guide to cultural analysis; it will be indispensible for teaching research methods in communication studies."—Hanno Hardt, University of Iowa

Researching Communications: A Practical Guide to Methods in Media and Cultural Analysis

Deacon, David

Pickering, Michael

Golding, Peter

Murdock, Graham

Humor & Entertainment

Bloomsbury USA

Studying communications and the media requires a range of research methods drawn from disciplines as diverse as sociology, psychology, literary analysis, linguistics and economics. This textbook sets out a comprehensive guide for students and researchers on methods for researching communications. As well as explaining the basics and background to differing research methods, it provides examples, illustrative research analyses, and step-by-step guides on how to do research. Covering all aspects of communication research, the book also explains the ethical issues involved in research and sets out questions of objectivity, qualitative and quantitative approaches, and the role of empirical research. The authors use a range of examples to illustrate the chapters, and draw on their experience of teaching media and communication studies at a variety of levels and in many countries. The book includes a glossary of key terms and provides a guide to all facets of researching and communication for the student embarking on a project, or the researcher designing and developing a study.

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Hodder Education Publishers

Researching Communications, Second Edition provides a practical, authoritative, step-by-step guide to media and communications studies students taking courses in communications research. The authors also examine the complementary nature of qualitative and quantitative research methods, and aim to show how these techniques hold up in practice. The new edition also incorporates new information on using archives and computers as well as the use of the internet as a resource for research. 'This is an enormously useful text for anyone interested in an up-to-date guide to cultural analysis; it will be indispensible for teaching research methods in communication studies.' - Hanno Hardt, University of Iowa

Bloomsbury Academic

This book tells the story of an unprecedented experiment in public participation: the government-sponsored debate on the possible commercialization of ‘GM’ crops in the UK. Giving a unique and systematic account of the debate process, this revealing volume sets it within its political and intellectual contexts, and examines the practical implications for future public engagement initiatives.  The authors, an experienced team of researchers, produce a conceptually-informed and empirically-based evaluation of the debate, drawing upon detailed observation of both public and behind-the-scenes aspects of the process, the views of participants in debate events, a major MORI-administered survey of public views, and details of media coverage.   With innovative methodological work on the evaluation of public engagement and deliberative processes, the authors analyze the design, implementation and effectiveness of the debate process, and provide a critique of its official findings.   The book will undoubtedly be of interest to a wide readership, and will be an invaluable resource for researchers, policy-makers and students concerned with cross-disciplinary aspects of risk, decision-making, public engagement, and governance of technology.

The GM Debate: Risk, Politics and Public Engagement (Genetics and Society)

Rowe, Gene

O'Riordan, Tim

Horlick-Jones, Tom

Walls, John

Pidgeon, Nick

Poortinga, Wouter

Sociology

Routledge

Looks at how terrorism is portrayed in the British media, both news and fictional television programs, and discusses whether this coverage supports the government or gives undue influence to terrorist organizations

Televising "Terrorism": Political Violence in Popular Culture (Comedia Series ; No. 16)

Schlesinger, Philip

Elliott, Philip Ross Courtney

Marion Boyars

Televising Terrorism: Political Violence in Popular Culture (Comedia Series)

News Corp (Global Media Giants)

WArd, Michael

Brevini, Benedetta

Review\n“This welcome new editionis updated and expanded, providing scholars with the what, why and how of communication research. Practical, accessible and truly invaluable.” ―Janet Wasko, Professor and Emeritus Knight Chair in Communication Research, University of Oregon, USA\nThe new edition of the highly respected Researching Communications is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to researching media and communication. Researching Communications, Third Edition is an invaluable guide to performing and analysing research tasks, introducing the major research methods, giving detailed examples of research analysis and practical step-by-step guidance in clear language.\nWritten by highly regarded experts in the field, the third edition includes new sections on social media analysis, digital research methods and comparative research, as well as updated case studies, international examples and details of recent developments in media and communication studies.\nUndergraduate and postgraduate media and communication students will find Researching Communications an invaluable resource at all stages of their course.

The new edition of the highly respected Researching Communications is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to researching media and communication. Introducing the major research methods, giving examples of research analysis, and offering practical step-by-step guidance in clear language, Researching Communications, Third Edition, is an invaluable guide to performing and analysing research tasks.
The new edition includes expanded and updated sections on social media, e-methods, comparative research, online data bases, international case studies and details of recent developments in media and communication studies.

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