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Understanding media: communication, power and social change
Understanding Media explores how media systems shape communication, power, and social change in the modern world. James Curran and Joanna Redden analyze the role of traditional and digital media in influencing politics, culture, and everyday life. The book examines critical issues such as media ownership, globalization, the rise of social media, and their impacts on democracy, inequality, and public opinion. It provides theoretical frameworks alongside real-world case studies, making it both a comprehensive introduction and a critical analysis of media’s role in society.
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