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A cognitive psychology of mass communication / Richard Jackson Harris and Fred W. Sanborn.

By: Contributor(s): Series: Routledge communication seriesPublication details: New York : Routledge, 2014.Edition: Sixth editionDescription: xiv, 544 pages ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780415537056 (pbk.) :
  • 0415537053 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • P96.P75 H37 2014
Contents:
Mass communication in our wired society: the changing media landscape -- Research and theory in mass communication: how are media studied scientifically? -- The psychology of media use: tapping into our deepest selves -- Media portrayals of groups: distorted social mirrors -- Advertising: baiting, catching, and reeling us in -- Sports, music, and religion: emotion to the forefront -- News: setting an agenda about the world -- Politics: using news and advertising to win elections -- Violence: watching all the mayhem really matters -- Sex: is tuning in turning us on? Sexuality through a media lens -- Socially positive media: teaching good things to children (and the rest of us) -- Responding to media: getting our two cents in.
Holdings
Item type Current library Home library Shelving location Call number Status Barcode
Books Books American University in Dubai American University in Dubai Main Collection P 96 .P75 H37 2014 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 5127711

Mass communication in our wired society: the changing media landscape -- Research and theory in mass communication: how are media studied scientifically? -- The psychology of media use: tapping into our deepest selves -- Media portrayals of groups: distorted social mirrors -- Advertising: baiting, catching, and reeling us in -- Sports, music, and religion: emotion to the forefront -- News: setting an agenda about the world -- Politics: using news and advertising to win elections -- Violence: watching all the mayhem really matters -- Sex: is tuning in turning us on? Sexuality through a media lens -- Socially positive media: teaching good things to children (and the rest of us) -- Responding to media: getting our two cents in.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 419-501) and indexes.

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