Understanding Media Psychology (2)

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Synopsis
Understanding Media Psychology is an authoritative introductory textbook on the growing field of media psychology. Providing an overview of topics in the field, it summarizes key concepts and theories and considers the importance of media psychology in today’s society.The second edition of this bestselling textbook has been fully updated to reflect the changing landscape of media psychology. The new edition features a brand-new chapter on news and political media, as well as increased focus on AI and new forms of social media. It covers core areas such as positive media psychology, audience research, and the effect of gaming, violence, advertising and pornography, critically engaging with contemporary discussions around propaganda, fake news, deepfakes, and how media and health psychology interacted during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Written by a team of expert authors, this book will help readers understand the structures, influences, and theories around media psychology. Particular care is also given to addressing the interaction between issues of social justice and the media, as well as the effects media has on both the members of marginalized groups and how those groups are perceived. A student website and instructor resources provide further ways to engage with the content and support teaching and learning.Containing a range of pedagogical features throughout to aid teaching and student learning, including vocabulary and key terms, discussion questions, and boxed examples, this is an essential resource for media psychology courses at the undergraduate and introductory master’s levels globally.
Copyright:
2026

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
422 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781040363423
Related ISBNs:
9781032812687, 9781003498957, 9781040363331, 9781000457872, 9781032791067
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Gayle S. Stever, David C. Giles, J. David Cohen and Mary E. Myers
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Psychology, Social Studies, Sociology
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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