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And the Award Goes to: Critical Approaches to Comics

2013-03-26T17:31:50Q

Global Entertainment Media

2013-03-25T10:26:29Q

Between Cultural Imperialism and Cultural Globalization
By Tanner Mirrlees

A critical cultural materialist introduction to the study of global entertainment media.

Have you missed our latest Research titles?

2013-03-25T10:19:23Q

Routledge Research in Cultural and Media Studies

Cultural and media studies are now well-established as important academic disciplines and are inspiring new research into a wide range of pertinent issues. This series presents outstanding research in international communication, cultural, and media studies.

The Olympics, Media and Society

2013-03-25T10:05:45Q

Edited by Kim Bissell, Stephen Perry

When the general public follow the Olympic Games on television, on the internet, even in the newspapers, they feel like they have themselves experienced the performances of the athletes. This book explores whether it is ever possible to experience the Olympic Games as an athletic event without considering the effect of the media.

Enter The Prop Building Guidebook Contest

2013-03-22T10:40:27Q

Theatre and film frequently require replicas of three-dimensional objects built for actors to use.

We are hosting a contest to celebrate the skill of prop builders everywhere and the release of Eric Hart's new book, The Prop Building Guidebook: For Theatre, Film, and TV!

Enter the contest to win a prize worth $500!

The Routledge Companion to Advertising and Promotional Culture

2013-03-20T14:20:18Q

Do you need a guide to the methodologies, concepts, debates, and policies that shape our everyday relationship with advertising?

Look no further than The Routledge Companion to Advertising and Promotional Culture, which provides an essential guide to these key issues!

The UK Media Law Pocketbook

2013-03-20T12:19:23Q

By Tim Crook

As media law becomes more complicated and some of the leading textbooks thicker and larger, this concise guide provides core information without patronizing those with existing knowledge or bamboozling those with little expertise.

2013 Media and Communication Catalogues Now Available

2013-03-20T11:50:19Q

We have updated our Media and Communication catalogues to showcase our new and key titles for 2013!

We have two new catalogues, our general Media and Communication catalogue and our Media and Communication Research catalogue.

Recently Reviewed: Legitimating Television

2013-03-12T19:42:09Q

Digital Storytelling - Visit the Companion Website

2013-02-28T12:11:51Q

Listen deeply. Tell stories. This is the mantra of the Center for Digital Storytelling (CDS). Over the years, the CDS's work has transformed the way that community activists, educators, health and human services agencies, business professionals, and artists think about story, media, culture, and the power of personal voice in creating change. For those who yearn to tell multimedia stories, Digital Storytelling is the place to begin.

The Casting Handbook

2013-02-13T15:25:24Q

Casting is a crucial creative element of any production - and yet the craft and skills needed to put together a successful and exciting cast are often overlooked. The Casting Handbook explains the casting process from beginning to end and covers everything producers and directors needs to know – as well as proving a fascinating and illuminating read for actors.

The Mediatization of Culture and Society

2013-02-06T14:14:43Q

Mediatization has emerged as a key concept to reconsider old, yet fundamental questions about the role and influence of media in culture and society. In particular the theory of mediatization has proved fruitful for the analysis of how media spread to, become intertwined with, and influence other social institutions and cultural phenomena like politics, play and religion.

English for International Journalists - Companion Website Now Available

2013-02-06T13:58:25Q

English for International Journalists is a clear and engaging step-by-step guide for non-native speakers using English in journalism across all forms of media. We are delighted to announce the companion website is now available. Read on to find out more...

Global Television Formats - Award Winner

2013-02-06T13:49:29Q

Winner of the 2013 Society for Cinema and Media Studies Best Edited Collection Award!

For decades, television scholars have viewed global television through the lens of cultural imperialism, focusing primarily on programs produced by US and UK markets and exported to foreign markets.

Another Great Review for Global Television Formats

2013-01-14T15:50:40Q