Contemporary Media: Structures, Functions, Issues and Ethics helps the reader become more knowledgeable about the mass media. The publication concentrates on the content, structures and issues associated with the mass media, rather than the science of television, radio, movies and the other mass media. The publication encourages students to think critically about the mass media so that they will gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the mass media
The Latest 2014 Printing of Contemporary Media: Structures, Functions, Issues and Ethics:
- Analyzes the past, present and future of the mass media.
- Discusses newspapers, magazines, book publishing, the Internet, radio, television, the recording industry, movies, public relations and advertising.
- Examines the structures, functions, theories, roles, responsibilities and ethics of mass media
- Includes information on mass media issues and problems, laws and regulations, and jobs and careers.
- Places a special emphasis on news in the mass media – as it is critical that students develop an understanding of how news is gathered, processed and distributed.
- Features Your Thoughts vignettes within each chapter that encourage readers to stop reading, think about an issue or problem, and write briefly about it. These help students gain insights and a deeper understanding of the significant aspects, issues, problems and dilemmas associated with the mass media.
- Think Back features at the end of each chapter give students a chance to test themselves to see how much they’ve learned from the chapter.
Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.