The Media in Question

The rapid developments in media technologies and the political turmoil on the world stage have together contributed to a serious reappraisal of the role and purpose of media and cultural studies. Coming at a crucial time in the development of media studies and recognizing the significance of changing definitions and contexts,The Media in Questionmounts a vigorous defense of media studies. Written by a leading figure in the world of media studies and media education, the book's accessible manner raises questions and discussions about the consequences of particular approaches to the study of a wide range of media. Individual chapters re-examine the established fields of popular television, ideology and postmodernism, before going on to consider what is "new" in new technologies and the digital revolution. The Media in Questionwill provide a platform for critical investigation and intellectual development, as well as the basis for a stimulating way of learning and teach that will challenge students, teachers and lecturers in media and cultural studies alike.