Media of Mass Communication, The, 12th edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2022

  • John Vivian

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Title overview

REVEL™ is Pearson’s newest way of delivering our respected content. Fully digital and highly engaging, REVEL replaces the textbook and gives students everything they need for the course. Informed by extensive research on how people read, think, and learn, REVEL is an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience — for less than the cost of a traditional textbook.

Help students see the impact of the media upon society and our daily lives
REVEL for The Media of Mass Communication encourages students to explore the latest economic, technological, cultural, and political shifts in media through a historical context. Author John Vivian prompts students to analyze ongoing transformations in mass media, examining the various ways in which it impacts the world as they hone their media literacy skills. REVEL for the Twelfth Edition offers updated coverage of new trends in the field and the impact of social media, ensuring a contemporary learning experience for students.

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Table of contents

Brief Contents

  1. Mass Media Literacy
  2. Media Technology
  3. Media Economics
  4. Cybermedia
  5. Legacy Media
  6. News
  7. Entertainment
  8. Public Relations
  9. Advertising
  10. Mass Audiences
  11. Mass Media Effects
  12. Governance and Mass Media
  13. Global Mass Media
  14. Mass Media Law
  15. Mass Media Ethics

Author bios

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