Fundamentals of Media Effects is a readable scholarly text geared to undergraduate students in the media effects course. The book is divided into three sections. Section 1, Overview and History, provides historical evidence for media effects and for societal concern about media effects. Section 2, Theory and Concepts, includes the concepts and theories that serve as the basis for different types of media effects research. The final section, Section 3, Key Areas of Research, delves into the specific areas of inquiry.

Fundamentals of Media Effects

Politics & Social Sciences

Bryant, Jennings

Thompson, Susan

Social Sciences

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

This outstanding text in mass media combines a serious, comprehensive exploration of media with an accessible writing style. The text reaches beyond the traditional mass media to look at the explosive world of electronic communication, giving students a broad perspective from which to view today’s media world. A separate chapter on theory broadens student's understanding. The fifth edition has been carefully pruned to improve clarity and reduce overall length.

Introduction to Media Communication

Black, Jay

Introduction to Media Communication: Update, 1996-1997

Black, J.

Brown & Benchmark

Human Communication Theory and Research: Concepts, Contexts, and Challenges (Routledge Communication Series)

This textbook introduces students to the growing body of theory and research regarding communication. Beginning with an orientation to communication theory and research, it explains why people generate theories and conduct research. The authors acknowledge that although the contributions of researchers from psychology, political science, and sociology are important, the most significant development in recent decades is the emergence of communication as a research discipline.   The text attempts to convince students that they are "communication theorists" who benefit from increased insights, theory, and awareness of research findings. Covering information and persuasion as well as discussing theories of language and meaning, the text provides theory and research relevant to interpersonal, organizational, and mass mediated contexts. Central themes feature the importance of uncertainty reduction, social influence, and self-competence.

Heath, Robert L.

Routledge

This textbook introduces students to the growing body of theory and research regarding communication. Beginning with an orientation to communication theory and research, it explains why people generate theories and conduct research. The authors acknowledge that although the contributions of researchers from psychology, political science, and sociology are important, the most significant development in recent decades is the emergence of communication as a research discipline. The text attempts to convince students that they are "communication theorists" who benefit from increased insights, theory, and awareness of research findings. Covering information and persuasion as well as discussing theories of language and meaning, the text provides theory and research relevant to interpersonal, organizational, and mass mediated contexts. Central themes feature the importance of uncertainty reduction, social influence, and self-competence.

Human Communication Theory and Research introduces students to the growing body of theory and research in communication, demonstrating the integration between the communication efforts of interpersonal, organizational, and mediated settings. This second edition builds from the foundation of the original volume to demonstrate the rich array of theories, theoretical connections, and research findings that drive the communication discipline. Robert L. Heath and Jennings Bryant have added a chapter on new communication technologies and have increased depth throughout the volume, particularly in the areas of social meaning, critical theory and cultural studies, and organizational communication. The chapters herein are arranged to provide insight into the breadth of studies unique to communication, acknowledging along the way the contributions of researchers from psychology, political science, and sociology. Heath and Bryant chart developments and linkages within and between ways of looking at communication. The volume establishes an orientation for the social scientific study of communication, discussing principles of research, and outlining the requirements for the development and evaluation of theories. Appropriate for use in communication theory courses at the advanced undergraduate and graduate level, this text offers students insights to understanding the issues and possible answers to the question of what communication is in all forms and contexts.

This text examines the current state of theory and research in communication, providing a broad introductory overview. For students in all areas of communication study.

Media, Children, and the Family

Huston, Aletha C.

Zillmann, Dolf

Taylor&Francis

Mass media's potential to influence audience beliefs and behavior is a subject that has long fascinated scholars and the general public. The ongoing interest and concern are reflected in the common tendency to blame "the media" for many of society's problems. This extensively revised and updated edition cuts through popular notions of presumed effects to provide a balanced, informed, up-to-date treatment of the media effects literature. The clear, compelling presentation, illuminated by dozens of new photographs, equips readers with a fundamental understanding of the history, theoretical underpinnings, and current status of media effects research knowledge that will help them navigate in a media-saturated environment.
 Several outstanding elements distinguish the Second Edition of Fundamentals of Media Effects. New chapters explore the impact of computer/video games, the effects of the Internet and social networking sites, and the way mobile communication devices have transformed the way we live. An extensive new chapter on children's educational television describes the considerable body of research that supports positive effects like language development and flexible-thinking skills. Framing studies are covered in a separate chapter where they are distinguished both theoretically and experimentally from agenda setting and priming. Finally, the authors provide overviews of classic and current research studies in an invaluable feature called "Research Spotlight," which enable readers to envision how theories translate into research.
 Not-for-sale instructor resource material available to college and university faculty only; contact publisher directly.

Finklea, Bruce W.

Waveland Pr Inc.

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Fundamentals of Media Effects

Introduction to Media Communication

Introduction to Media Communication: Update, 1996-1997

Human Communication Theory and Research: Concepts, Contexts, and Challenges (Routledge Communication Series)

Human Communication Theory and Research: Concepts, Contexts, and Challenges (Routledge Communication Series)

Human Communication Theory and Research: Concepts, Contexts, and Challenges (Routledge Communication Series)

Human Communication Theory and Research: Concepts, Contexts, and Challenges (Routledge Communication Series)

Media, Children, and the Family

Fundamentals of Media Effects