Gender, Race &Class in Media ,A Text Reader 2nd edition

by Gail Dines

Incisive analyses of mass media – including such forms as talk shows, MTV, the Internet, soap operas, television sitcoms, dramatic series, pornography, and advertising—enable this provocative new edition of Gender, Race and Class in Media to engage students in critical mass media scholarship. Issues of power related to gender, race, and class are integrated into a wide range of articles examining the economic and cultural implications of mass media as institutions, including the political economy of media production, textual analysis, and media consumption.Ten new, original essays are included in this text, along with compelling previously published articles and book chapters by both established media scholars and new voices in the field. Together with new section introductions by Gail Dines and Jean Humez, the readings provide a solid yet accessible critical introduction to mass media studies.Authority. Original essays and important reprinted articles from renowned scholars comprise this comprehensive and diverse volume Original essaysand important reprinted articlesfrom renowned scholars comprise this comprehensive and diverse volume Accessibility. Work in cultural studies and queer theory is made accessible to undergraduate students . Work in cultural studies and queer theory is made accessible to undergraduate students Activist Philosophy. Extensive bibliography and media resources encourage conscientious activism. . Extensive bibliography and media resources encourage conscientious activism. Integrated analysis. Race is examined throughout the text rather than treated in a separate chapter. Race is examined throughout the text rather than treated in a separate chapter. Original essaysand important reprinted articlesfrom renowned scholars comprise this comprehensive and diverse volume . Work in cultural studies and queer theory is made accessible to undergraduate students . Extensive bibliography and media resources encourage conscientious activism. Race is examined throughout the text rather than treated in a separate chapter. New to the Second Expanded coverage of "queer" representations in mass media New section introductions provide readers with a guide for each section New section on the violence debates and a new section on the Internet Two sections devoted to consumerism, marketing, and advertising Recommended for courses in mass media, feminist theory, race, class, and gender, and social theory in the Sociology, Communication, and Women’s Studies disciplines. Also recommended as a general reference title for scholars and anyone interested in the representation of race, class, and gender in the media.

Genres: Feminism, Nonfiction, Politics, Race, School, Gender Studies, College

Unknown Binding

First published October 31, 1994

About the author

Gail Dines is an English–American feminist author, anti-pornography activist, professor, and lecturer.

Reviews

[Dmwshaw · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is very discouraging how the advertising, television, print media business tries to control our thinking. We have to be independent thinkers

[Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Whenever I read a book for school and think about adding it to my goodreads shelves, I think "did I read at least half of this book"? This one, the answer is yes. Both because of assignments, and also because some of the articles were generally interesting. Great book for the class, and one I might not sell right away. I feel like I'll be wanting to flip through it again to find something the next time I'm watching a movie.

[Ke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Because of the ambitious nature of the topic, it was inevitable that the book could not get to everything about media (i.e. tv, radio, film, newspaper, etc.). Still, I found the articles in this textbook to be quite thorough. One of my favorites was the chapter/article on Lucy Liu's character on Ally McBeal.

[miso miso · Rating 4 out of 5]

fab. nutty, but fab.

[Aaron Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

i am always going back and reading essays from this book...love this book

[Patrica]

Some fascinating view points... and some reaches. It's a toss up from article to article. Reading for class... sooooooo I don't get a whole lotta choice. :-)

[Christien]

looking for Stuart Hall, "The Whites of Their Eyes"

[Lakulin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some of Gail Dines´ theses are interesting, some are even valid, some are deplorable and many more are situated in the neighborhood of sheer craziness.

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

GREAT READ. Inspired me to rethink about my relationship with media.