A congintive psychology of mass communication

Examines how our experiences with media affect the way we acquire knowledge about the world, and how this knowledge influences our attitudes and behavior

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Harris, Richard Jackson (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge , c2009
Edition:5th ed
Series:Communication series
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Mass communication in our wired society : the changing media landscape
  • 2. Research and theory in mass communication : how we study media scientifically
  • 3. The psychology of media use : tapping into our deepest selves
  • 4. Media portrayals of groups : distorted social mirrors
  • 5. Advertising : baiting, catching, and reeling us in
  • 6. Sports, music, and religion : emotion on display
  • 7. News : setting the agenda about the world
  • 8. Politics : using news and advertising to win elections
  • 9. Violence : watching all that mayhem really matters
  • 10. Sex :pornography, innuendo, and rape as a turn-on
  • 11. Socially positive media : teaching about health and other good things
  • 12. Responding to media : getting our two cents in