Media & communication studies
The Power and the Story
John Lloyd
In this sweeping work of intellectual reportage, one of Britain's most distinguished journalists and media commentators analyses for the first time the state of journalism worldwide.
The Attention Merchants
Tim Wu
Format: Paperback
A revelatory look at the rise of the 'attention merchants', the advertising marketeers who influence and control our consumption in ways previously unimagined.
Pinkoes and Traitors
Jean Seaton
Format: Paperback
A dramatic and revealing history of the BBC during some of its most turbulent and testing years.
Writing Feature Stories
Matthew Ricketson and Caroline Graham
Format: Paperback
The second edition of this widely used writing guide explains how to craft a story from idea to publication. Whether you want to write a great blog post or work for a big masthead, Writing Feature Stories is the essential handbook.
The Journalist's Guide to Media Law
Mark Pearson and Mark Polden
Format: Paperback
A practical guide for journalists, public relations and marketing professionals, bloggers and social media experts to staying on the right side of the law.
Public Relations
Edited by Jane Johnston and Mark Sheehan
The leading introduction to public relations has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect best contemporary practice in this increasingly influential profession.
The Media and Communications in Australia
Edited by Stuart Cunningham and Sue Turnbull
The most widely used introduction to the Australian media, fully updated to reflect the increasing prominence of the internet in the communication and entertainment industries.
Can We Still Trust the BBC?
Robin Aitken
As the world's most famous media brand faces the greatest PR crisis in its history, Robin Aitken gives an insider's view.
Analyzing Literature-to-Film Adaptations
Mary H. Snyder
The introduction of an academic means for critical analysis of film adaptations.
Advertising and Reality
Amir Hetsroni
Provides an up-to-date picture of the way modern life is portrayed in the most popular format of marketing communication worldwide.
