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All Media Are Social offers an introduction to the wide-ranging field of media sociology. Covering political economy, media representation, and media effects, Lindner and Barnard synthesize empirical findings, while explaining with examples and clear prose.

From TV to smartphone apps to movies to newspapers, mass media are nearly omnipresent in contemporary life and act as a powerful social institution. In this introduction to media sociology, Lindner and Barnard encourage readers to think critically about the power of big media... Read Full Overview