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: | 9780805833256 |
| Publication date: | 1st April 2000 |
| Author: | Dolf Zillmann |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 294 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Communication Series |
| Genres: |
Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints History Media studies Social, group or collective psychology |
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: Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, History, Media studies, Social, group or collective psychology
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Media Entertainment was written by Dolf Zillmann and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Inc
Media Entertainment has 294 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Communication Series series
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