This collection represents a systematic exploration of media entertainment from an academic perspective. Editors Zillmann and Vorderer have assembled scholars from psychology, sociology, and communication to provide a broad examination of the primary function of media entertainment--the attainment of gratification. Chapters included here address vital aspects of media entertainment and summarize pertinent findings, providing an overview of what is presently known about the appeal and function of the essential forms of media entertainment, and offering some degree of integration. Written in a clear, non-technical style, this volume provides a lively and entertaining study of media entertainment for academic study and coursework.
| ISBN: | 9780805833249 |
| Publication date: | 12th June 2000 |
| Author: | Dolf Zillmann, Peter Vorderer |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 282 pages |
| Series: | LEA's Communication Series |
| Genres: |
Social, group or collective psychology Media studies History |
This collection represents a systematic exploration of media entertainment from an academic perspective. Editors Zillmann and Vorderer have assembled scholars from psychology, sociology, and communication to provide a broad examination of the primary function of media entertainment--the attainment of gratification.
Media Entertainment features in the following genres: Social, group or collective psychology, Media studies, History
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Media Entertainment was written by Dolf Zillmann, Peter Vorderer and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Media Entertainment has 282 pages
Yes it is part of LEA's Communication Series series
£154.79, reduced from £171.99. Not Available.