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Book Synopsis: The first three editions of this bestselling book have established A Social History of the Media as a classic, providing a masterful overview of communication media and of the social and cultural contexts within which they emerged and evolved over time.
This fourth edition has been revised and updated throughout to reflect the latest developments in the field. Additionally, an expanded introduction explores the wide range of secondary literature and theory that inform the study of media history today, and a new eighth chapter surveys the revolutionary media developments of the twenty-first century, including in particular the rise of social and participatory media and the penetration of these technologies into every sphere of social and private life.
Avoiding technological determinism and rejecting assumptions of straightforward evolutionary progress, this book brings out the rich and varied histories of communication media. In an age of fast-paced media developments, a thorough understanding of media history is more important than ever, and this text will continue to be the first choice for students and scholars across the world.
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Discover the fascinating world of media with our bestselling book, A Social History of the Media. This book has been praised by students and scholars alike, providing a comprehensive overview of communication media and the social and cultural contexts that shaped them. With its latest fourth edition, we have revised and updated the content to reflect the latest developments in the field.
What sets our book apart is its exploration of secondary literature and theory that inform the study of media history today. We go beyond the surface-level understanding by delving into the intricate details and wider implications of media evolution. Our eighth chapter delves into the revolutionary media developments of the twenty-first century, including the rise of social and participatory media that have permeated every aspect of our lives.
Unlike other books, we avoid taking a technological determinism approach and challenge assumptions of straightforward evolutionary progress. Instead, we present the rich and varied histories of communication media with a critical lens. In an age of rapid media advancements, this text becomes more vital than ever, equipping readers with a profound understanding of media history.
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