Media Studies: Texts, Production, Context Paul Long, Beth Johnson, and Shana MacDonald is an English-language textbook that offers insight into media theory and practice. This third edition book is suitable for higher education students who are delving into media studies and related fields.
The book addresses the question why media messages matter, how the media are produced and regulated, and the role of the media in societal and cultural contexts. The content is divided into three parts: media texts and meaning, media production, and media within social contexts. Each chapter encourages active media analysis and research skills.
This revised third edition has been fully updated with current case studies on topics such as Brexit, podcasts, Black Lives Matter, and data politics. It is an indispensable resource for media studies students and other social science learners seeking a deep understanding of the media world.
The book aligns with themes in media studies and social sciences, with a practical approach to texts, production, and contexts.