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Media Research Methodsby Barrie Gunter
Sage Publications Ltd. 1999; US$ 61.00In this book, Barrie Gunter provides a broad overview of the methodological perspectives adopted by media researchers in their attempt to derive a better understanding of the nature, role and impact of media in society. By tracing the epistemological and theoretical roots of the major methodological perspectives, Gunter identifies the various schools of social scientific research that have determined the major perspectives in the area. Drawing a distinction between quantitative and qualitative methods, he discusses the relative advantages and disadvantages of each approach, and examines recent trends that signal a convergence of approaches and their associated forms of research. The unique strength of this book is that it discusses the theoretical... more...
Messagesby Matthew McKay; Martha Davis; Patrick Fanning
New Harbinger Publications 2009; US$ 18.95The classic, best-selling communication skills book, Messages , helps readers build their communication skills in all areas of life. This guide helps readers become adept in active listening, reading body language, identifying communication styles, conflict resolution, public speaking, and more. more...
Teaching Communicationby Graeme Burton; Richard Dimbleby
Routledge 1990; US$ 39.95Most of our communication skills are learnt without us consciously trying to work at them. This book sets out what those skills are and how to develop them mainly focusing on practical teaching strategies and materials. more...
Introduction to Communication Studiesby John Fiske
Routledge 1990; US$ 35.95Fiske's essential text aims to equip the reader with a range of methods of analysing examples of communication in our society, together with a critical awareness of the theories underpinning them. more...
Language of Magazinesby Linda McLoughlin
Routledge 2000; US$ 28.95Offers students a hands-on practical experience of textual analysis focused on magazines. It combines practical activities with texts, followed by commentaries and suggestions for further reading. more...
International Media Researchby John Corner; Philip Schlesinger; Roger Silverstone
Routledge 1998; US$ 57.95This major survey firmly places media research in the wider context of political and social change and its analysis, and provides a defining but also questioning perspective on its achievements. more...
Communication Under the Microscopeby Peter Bull
Routledge 2001; US$ 95.00Peter Bull analyses many aspects of communication. The book brings together a range of approaches and accompanying contextual analyses and helps to chart and delineate the often disparate research that has been undertaken in this area. more...
Media and Powerby James Curran
Routledge 2002; US$ 39.95In this major new book, James Curran addresses three key questions about media power: How much power do the media have? Who really controls the media? What is the relationship between media and power in society? more...
Media Education Across Europeby David French; Mike Richards
Routledge 1993; US$ 41.95Essays from eight countries within Europe chart the fast changing subject of media education. The contributors also look at possible future cooperation in the discipline and future difficulties. more...
Language of Negotiationby Joan Mulholland
Routledge 1991; US$ 165.00The Language of Negotiation aims to heighten awareness of language and to suggest practical ways you can use language-related tactics to get results. Specific strategies are indexed for ease of reference and there are exercises and examples. more...









