附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 286-294) and index.
Machine derived contents note: 1. Why Study the Media -- 2. How to Study the Media -- 3. A Basis for Media Studies: Key Words -- 4. Institutions as Source -- 5. Media Product 1: Texts. Genres, Representations, and Stars -- 6. Media Product 2: Texts. Realism and Narrative -- 7. Media Product 3: Texts. News and Influence -- 8. Advertising and Promotion -- 9. Meaning and Issues -- 10. Audiences -- 11. Effects -- Glossary of Terms -- Select Reading and Resource List.