This book offers a detailed approach to studying media influences and presents a vision of what it means to operate at a higher level of media literacy. The author agues that media have a profound influence on the way we perceive the world, shaping our beliefs and expectations. By becoming more media literate, we can avoid the potentially negative effects of those media messages as well as ampl…
In this media-saturated world, we must learn how to navigate through the overwhelming flood of information so that we can avoid the risks and maximize its potential to help us. Media Literacy, Seventh Edition shows you how. Drawing from thousands of media literature studies, author W. James Potter explores the key components to understanding the fascinating world of mass media. In this thorough…
"Media Literacy is a captivating, engaging, reader-friendly textbook essential for introductory Media Studies courses in communication, sociology, film studies, and English." -SirReadaLot.org In this media-saturated world, it is critical to approach media influences using critical thought and active participation. Media Literacy, Fourth Edition uses an engaging and conversational style to help …