Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-306) and index.

"Studying the Media has been fully updated throughout and contains a new chapter on media genres, stars and celebrities as well as much new information on media industries, media audiences, film and new media. Useful websites are referred to and the case studies, creative exercises and activities have also been thoroughly revised for twenty-first century times. This edition has a separate chapter on media research and investigation that addresses the needs of students undertaking project work. It is fully supported by a glossary of key terms and concepts, a revised bibliography and carefully chosen suggestions for further reading."--BOOK JACKET. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.