The field of anthropology took a long time to discover the significance of media in modern culture In this important new book Anna Pertierra tells the story of how a field
- once firmly associated with the study of esoteric cultures
- became a central part of the global study of media & communication She recounts the rise of anthropological studies of media the discovery of digital cultures & the embrace of ethnographic methods by media scholars around the world Bringing together longstanding debates in sociocultural anthropology with recent innovations in digital cultural research this book explains how anthropology fits into the story & study of media in the contemporary world It charts the mutual disinterest & subsequent love affair that has taken place between the fields of anthropology & media studies in order to understand how & why such a transformation has taken place Moreover the book shows how the theories & methods of anthropology offer valuable ways to study media from a ground-level perspective & to understand the human experience of media in the digital age Media Anthropology for the Digital Age will be of interest to students & scholars of media & communication anthropology & cultural studies as well as anyone wanting to understand the use of anthropology across wider cultural debates

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Combining intriguing examples with the latest research available MEDIA EFFECTS RESEARCH A BASIC OVERVIEW 5e helps you understand the true impact of media today Known for his engaging personal narrative style the author presents media theories in the context of current research findings-giving you a comprehensive introduction to mass media's effects on society The book clearly explains how the effects of mass media are measured & what the latest research has concluded about media's influence on our lives Cutting-edge coverage

Includes:: electronic media's effects on sleep displacement TV viewing & obesity research media violence emotions in cooperative video game play first- vs second-order cultivation agenda-setting theory research new media's effects on imitative suicides Internet use statistics screen time & face-to-face interaction multitasking & much more

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This indispensable textbook provides student researchers with extensive guidance & methods from across the social sciences & humanities showing them how to make informed choices & consider the many alternatives available throughout the research process Unique in approach the text focus on how to do media research across three key strands
- audiences institutions & texts -and critically assesses a wide range of methods addressing why they are appropriate or useful in certain scenarios Written by two experts with a wealth of experience between them in teaching research methods & skills this excellent resource explains complex methods in a clear & accessible way offering practical guidance on how to use different methodologies while situating the methods in the context of critical evaluations of previously published research Providing a complete overview of media research methods while encouraging students to develop their own intellectual frameworks this book is invaluable for undergraduates postgraduates novice & more experienced researchers of media communication & journalism
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' In his beautifully balanced clear & broad-ranging account of a fast-changing field Paul Hodkinson has successfully brought together myriad perspectives with which to critically analyse today's media culture & media society'- Sonia Livingstone Professor of Media & Communication LSEPaul Hodkinson's bestseller is back once again exploring the concepts & complexities of the media in an accessible balanced & engaging style Additions to the Second Edition include A new chapter on advertising & sponsorship Extensive revision & updating throughout all chapters New material on technologies censorship online news fan cultures & representations of poverty Greater emphasis on & examples of digital interactive & mobile media throughout Fully reworked chapter on media community & difference Up-to-date examples covering everything from social media contemporary advertising news events & mobile technologies to representations of class ethnicity & gender Combining a critical survey of the field with a finely judged assessment of cutting-edge developments this Second Edition cements its reputation as the must-have text for any undergraduate student studying media culture & society ...

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This full-color text prepares dental professionals to promptly & proactively recognize & manage medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office It details how to anticipate potential emergencies & what resources must be on hand to deal effectively with these situations The book is arranged in eight sections concentrating on topics such as prevention of emergencies through patient evaluation (medical history) & specific types of more common emergencies that practitioners may encounter " It successfully fulfils its aim of stimulating all members of the dental team to improve & maintain their skills in the effective prevention recognition & management of medical emergencies" Reviewed by European Journal of Orthodontics March 2015 "very easy to read & provides a very comprehensive reference for a variety of medical emergencies" Reviewed by SMc Kernon on behalf of British Dental Journal July 2015A logical format reflects the way emergencies are encountered in a dental practice with chapters organized by commonly seen clinical signs & symptoms such as unconsciousness or altered consciousness respiratory distress seizures drug-related emergencies chest pain & cardiac arrest Step-by-step procedures include detailed numbered instructions for stabilizing & treating victims (PCABD) in common medical emergencies Full-color illustrations demonstrate emergency techniques in realistic clarity Summary tables & boxes make it easy to find essential concepts & information Quick-reference algorithms in the appendix include step-by-step diagrams showing the decision-making process in common emergency situations A differential diagnosis chapter ends each of the book's parts on common emergencies UPDATED content

Includes:: the most current guidelines for drug-related emergencies unconsciousness altered consciousness & cardiac arrest as well as protocols for obstructed airway management UPDATED PCABD boxes reflect the American Heart Association's new sequence of steps for stabilizing & treating victims with an easy-to-remember acronym Positioning Circulation Airway Breathing & Definitive Management UPDATED! Emergency drug & equipment kit instructions help you assemble emergency kits & ensure that your dental office has safe current materials on hand

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Popular for its highly visual clinical approach Medical Genetics delivers an accessible yet thorough understanding of this active & fast-changing field Key updates in this new edition cover the latest developments which are integrated with clinical practice to emphasize the central principles & how they apply to practice Photographs illustrations & tables along with boxes containing patientfamily vignettes demonstrate clinical relevance & enhance visual impact of the material for easier & more effective learning & retention

Includes:: access to the complete text & images online at studentconsultcom along with 200 additional USMLE-style questions for self-assessment Mini-summaries study questions suggested reading & a detailed glossary supplement & reinforce what you learn from the text More than 230 photographs illustrations & tables along with patientfamily vignettes clarify difficult concepts & demonstrate clinical significance Clinical Commentary Boxes help demonstrate how the hard science of genetics has real applications to everyday patient problems & prepare you for problem-based integrated courses The latest knowledge & research on gene identification cancer genetics gene testing & gene therapy common disorders ethical & social issues & much more so you can keep up with current developments in genetics Student Consult e Book version included with purchase This enhanced e Book experience allows access to 200 additional USMLE questions as well as new materials (outlined above) designed to produce a more rounded learning experience

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