Communication · Culture · Society (A Perspective on British Mass Communication Theory)

Author: Yang Ji
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book examines British communication theory within the context of the origins and development of British intellectual and cultural traditions, using British cultural studies as a central framework. It analyzes the historical and ideological underpinnings of the distinctive theoretical characteristics and writing styles of contemporary British communication research from three perspectives: cultural concepts, critical directions, and ideology. The book provides detailed and varying critiques of over a dozen influential figures in the development of British communication theory, including Raymond Williams, Stuart Hall, James Curran, Graham Murdock, John Fiske, Ian Ang, Denis McQuail, Greg Philo, and David Morley. It attempts to navigate the tensions between history, theory, and politics during the theoretical process, offering considerable academic value as well as engaging reading interest.