Handbook of global media research
By: Ingrid Volkmer
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Handbooks in communication and media
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 554
ISBN-13: 9781405198707
Subjects: Mass media and globalization; Methodology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies; Mass media; Research
Description: "Bringing together the perspectives of more than 40 internationally acclaimed authors, The Handbook of Global Media Research explores competing methodologies in the dynamic field of transnational media and communications, providing valuable insight into research practice in a globalized media landscape.  Provides a framework for the critical debate of comparative media research  Posits transnational media research as reflective of advanced globalization processes, and explores the role and responsibility this bestows it with  Articulates the key themes and competing methodological approaches in a dynamic and developing field  Showcases the perspectives and ideas of 30 leading internationally acclaimed scholars  Offers a platform for the discussion of crucial issues from a variety of theoretical, methodical and practical viewpoints"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.