Super Media

Written in a clear and engaging style <b>Super Media </b>introduces and examines the newly emerging cultural studies approach to understanding media. Michael Real begins by providing a critical review of previous traditions of media research and theory -- illustrated with tables and comparative charts -- and re-integrates media study around cultural studies. He argues that issues of personal identity and consciousness of conflict and bias of politics and policy are more effectively articulated and understood through cultural studies.</p><p></p><p>Drawing from both humanities and the social sciences he centers his analyses in text meaning representation interpretation conflict ideology hegemony and culture. Extensive case stud