Drawing on a background in psychology and media, this author crafts novels that delve into the intricate relationship between the human mind and modern media. Her literary work offers a unique perspective, blending academic insight with narrative exploration. Readers can expect thought-provoking stories that examine complex psychological themes. Her distinctive voice bridges the gap between critical analysis and compelling storytelling.
From body image to social networking, the media has a huge influence on how we view ourselves and others and this engaging text is ideal for students studying media psychology for the first time. With coverage of media violence, celebrity culture and online behaviour, this is a comprehensive introduction to an important subject.
David Boarder Giles traces the work of Food Not Bombs-a global movement of grassroots soup kitchens that recover wasted grocery surpluses and redistribute them to those in need-to examine the relationship between waste and scarcity in global cities under late capitalism and the fight for food justice.
Od novin po sociální sítě hrají masmédia obrovskou roli v utváření způsobu, jakým nahlížíme sami sebe i ty druhé. Autor této poutavé knihy David Giles, který je lektorem psychologie médií při britské University of Winchester, zkoumá naše vztahy s médii, zabývá se účinky reklamy, adorací celebrit a vlivem médií na chování lidí. Studentům, odborníkům v praxi i zájemcům o mediální svět tento úvod do psychologie médií pomůže odhalit, v jaké míře a jakým způsobem média zasahují do našich životů.