
Psychology of the Media - Macmillan Insights in Psychology series (Paperback)
David Giles (author)
£16.99
Paperback
200 Pages /
Published: 20/08/2010
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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.
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.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9780230249868
Number of pages: 200
Weight: 312 g
Dimensions: 216 x 138 x 14 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'Giles covers key topics in an engaging, accessible and straightforward style that will hold readers' attention. Useful glossaries and key studies help to guide students through the different ways of understanding media psychology. - Daniel Heggs, Programme Director, B.Sc (Hons) Psychology, University of Wales Institute
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