{"product_id":"communication-in-history-stone-age-symbols-to-social-media-9781032168296","title":"Communication in History: Stone Age Symbols to Social Media","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe eighth edition of this book provides a comprehensive and engaging history of communication and media, exploring how media has influenced social order and enabled social change. Contributions from a wide range of voices offer instructors the opportunity to customize courses, while challenging students to build upon their knowledge and skill sets. Case studies explore the Black Press, photography's impact on journalism, gender and civil rights discourses in the media, and the effects of algorithmic data on modern social media platforms. It can be used as a core text or supplemental reader for courses in communication history, communication theory, and introductory courses in communication and media studies. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26 January 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe eighth edition of this comprehensive and engaging history of communication and media offers a thorough exploration of the field through a collection of essential, field-defining essays. The collection reveals the profound influence of media on society, both in maintaining social order and facilitating social change. Contributions from a diverse range of voices provide instructors with the flexibility to tailor their courses to suit their specific needs, while challenging students to expand their knowledge and skill sets. Spanning from the era of stone age symbols and early writing to the modern age of the internet and social media, readers are presented with an expansive and intellectually stimulating examination of the intricate relationship between human history and communication media.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew case studies delve into various aspects of the media, including the Black Press, the impact of photography on journalism, gender and civil rights discourses in the media, and the implications of algorithmic data on contemporary social media platforms. This book serves as a valuable core text or supplemental reader for courses in communication history, communication theory, and introductory courses in communication and media studies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy delving into the historical, theoretical, and practical aspects of communication and media, this edition equips students with the knowledge and tools necessary to understand and analyze the complex dynamics of the modern media landscape. It encourages critical thinking, fosters interdisciplinary understanding, and prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 720g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 254 x 178 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032168296\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8 ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":45217002914042,"sku":"9781032168296","price":209.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/communication-in-history-stone-age-symbols-to-social-media-9781032168296","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}