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9780230279209

Media Psychology

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  • ISBN13:

    9780230279209

  • ISBN10:

    0230279201

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2011-12-15
  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

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Summary

This edited textbook brings together broad and cutting-edge coverage of the core areas in media psychology for undergraduate, introductory-level students. Covering persuasion and influence, interaction with the media, and representation, the authors draw on specific campaigns and studies to introduce readers to key issues in this fascinating field.

Author Biography

GAYLE BREWER is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, UK. She currently leads the Psychology of the Media module and teaches a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Her research is regularly featured in the national and international press.

Table of Contents

Introduction; G.Brewer & S.Robinson
PART I: PERSUASION AND INFLUENCE
Media Violence; G.Brewer 
Health Communication; P.Eckler & E.O'Gara
Body Image and Eating Behaviour; B.Gunter & J.Smith
Advertising; G.Brewer
PART II: INTERACTION WITH THE MEDIA
Internet and Interaction; J.Cabiria
Computer and Video Games; J.Bryce & L.K.Kaye 
Celebrity and Parasocial Relationships; R.Lange,J.Houran & L.E.McCutcheon 
PART III: REPRESENTATION
Portrayal of Crime; L.Heath  
Race and Ethnic Stereotyping; E.Behm-Morawitz & D.Ta
Gender Stereotyping; N.Signorielli 
Politics; G.G.Holyk 
Research Methodology; S.Robinson  

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