An Introduction to the Effects of Mass Media / Roger Haney.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Haney, Roger, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mass media.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (347 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne, England : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, [2024]

Summary:

This textbook covers the basics of media research, through which the reader will learn the advantages of scientific research over other types of knowing, and how to conduct experimental and survey research, including polling procedures. The book also presents the historical development of mass media, the nature of the audiences of each medium, the basics of various learning theories, research on children's learning from Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers, and discussion of critical thinking techniques. Also included is extensive research on how the media socializes us, encompassing studies on stereotypes presented by the media and how to offset them, eating disorders, and the prosocial effects of the media.

Contents:

Intro

Dedication

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Haney, Roger An Introduction to the Effects of Mass Media

ISBN:

1-5275-7574-8