Media, Culture and Society: An Introduction

by Paul Hodkinson

′In his beautifully balanced, clear and broad-ranging account of a fast-changing field, Paul Hodkinson has successfully brought together myriad perspectives with which to critically analyse today′s media culture and media society.′ – Sonia Livingstone, Professor of Media & Communication, LSE Paul Hodkinson′s bestseller is back, once again exploring the concepts and complexities of the media in an accessible, balanced and engaging style. Additions to the Second Edition Combining a critical survey of the field with a finely judged assessment of cutting-edge developments, this Second Edition cements its reputation as the must-have text for any undergraduate student studying media, culture and society.

Genres: Academic, Sociology

344 pages, Paperback

First published November 15, 2010

About the author

Paul Hodkinson is a sociologist whose work is focused upon youth cultures, online communications and on the relationships between media and cultural identities. He is author of Media, Culture and Society and Goth. Identity, Style and Subculture. He is also co-editor of Youth Cultures: Scenes, Subcultures and Tribes and Ageing and Youth Cultures. His recent research has focused upon young people's use of online communications, processes of ageing among 'youth' subcultural participants and the victimisation of members of alternative subcultures. He is Reader in Sociology at the Department of Sociology, University of Surrey.

(from personal website)

Reviews

[Sascha Funk · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good intro to media, culture & society. Not too difficult to follow, yet introduces a few essential theories and stays understandable also for readers new to the matter. Could be useful for intro seminars / classes.

[luisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Für die Uni gelesen und hat dementsprechend seinen Zweck erfüllt. Die aufgeführten Beispiele sind allerdings nicht mehr aktuell (meistens eher von 2015) und die Formatierung hat das Lesen deutlich anstrengender gemacht.

[Nana · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good introductory book for teaching media/non-media students.

[Melissa Avdeeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

As an introductory text to media studies, this book works very well. The chapters are focused, and the book flows well. As a textbook, the chapters build on each other to give an overview of media studies. The inclusion of digital and new media is advantageous.

[Ashwiny moorthy · Rating 4 out of 5]

it was more informative

[Alysyn Reinhardt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Covers a lot, loved the philosophy inclusions.

[Zizi Franses]

A good introduction to media studies