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The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society by Debra L. Merskin (Editor)
Call Number: Ebook
ISBN: 9781483375533
Publication Date: 2019-12-17
The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society discusses media around the world in their varied forms - newspapers, magazines, radio, television, film, books, music, websites, social media, mobile media - and describes the role of each in both mirroring and shaping society. This encyclopedia provides a thorough overview of media within social and cultural contexts, exploring the development of the mediated communication industry, mediated communication regulations, and societal interactions and effects.
Encyclopedia of Gender in Media by Mary E. Kosut (Editor)
Call Number: Ebook
ISBN: 9781412990790
Publication Date: 2012-05-18
The Encyclopedia of Gender in Media critically examines the role of the media in enabling, facilitating, or challenging the social construction of gender in our society. The work addresses a variety of entertainment and news content in print and electronic media and explores the social construction of masculinity as well as femininity. In addition to representations of gender within the media, we also analyze gender issues related to media ownership and the media workforce.