Media Student's Book Author:Roy Stafford This comprehensive guide provides an accessible introduction to media studies. It covers all the key topics in the field, including: Images and languages; Narrative; Genres; Representation, Ideologies; Realisms; Modernism and Postmodernism; Technologies; Industries; Institutions; Independence; Audiences; Production; and Authorship. — Written by t... more »wo experts in media studies, it is specially designed to be easy to use and understand. Each chapter includes in-depth case studies, notes on key terms and references, follow-up activities and suggestions for further reading. Throughout the book, examples are provided from a rich range of media forms, including advertising, films, television, newspapers, magazines and photography.« less