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.
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.
Written by experienced authors, lecturers and researchers, this short, accessible book is perfectly pitched for advanced high school and introductory level undergraduate students
Indepth and uptodate coverage of the major areas within media psy
David Giles
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