Exploring Media Discourse
Author | : Myra Macdonald |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury USA |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2003-03-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 0340719885 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780340719886 |
Rating | : 4/5 (886 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Exploring Media Discourse by : Myra Macdonald
Download or read book Exploring Media Discourse written by Myra Macdonald and published by Bloomsbury USA. This book was released on 2003-03-28 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of discourse is immensely useful in analysing media texts. Yet it is often seen as primarily a linguistic tool. This book explores the ways in which it can be used for media studies, especially for understanding the interplay between verbal and visual signification in today's media.