Bøger af David Giles

From newspapers to social networking sites, the mass media play a huge role in shaping the way we see ourselves and others.In this engaging introduction, Giles explores our relationship with the media, looking at the effects of advertising, celebrity worship and media influence on violent behaviour.Whatever your level of study, this introduction will help you to evaluate the full reach of the media in our lives.

"Media Psychology" examines the impact that 21st century media use has on human behaviour, from teenage crushes on pop stars to soap fandom in adulthood. It brings together North American communication research with European media research in a variety of disciplines.