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Psychology of the media / David Giles.
| Author/creator | Giles, David, 1964- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. |
| Description | viii, 230 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Palgrave insights in psychology Palgrave insights in psychology. ^A1039909 |
| Contents | Introduction to media psychology: History of the Mass Media; Ways of Thinking about Psychology and the Media -- Media influences on social behaviour: Media influences on prosocial and antisocial behaviour; Persuasion and advertising; Body image, eating disorders and the media -- The audience: Parasocial Interaction; Celebrity and fandom; Audience participation media -- The mediated social world: Framing and the psychology of news influence; Developmental psychology and the media -- New media: Psychology and the internet; Psychological psychology and the media. |
| Abstract | "From body image to social networking, the media has a huge influence on how we view ourselves and others and this engaging text is ideal for students studying media psychology for the first time. With coverage of media violence, celebrity culture and online behaviour, this is a comprehensive introduction to an important subject"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-221) and index. |
| LCCN | 2010032625 |
| ISBN | 9780230249868 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0230249868 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | P96.P75 G557 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |