{"product_id":"understanding-media-psychology-9780367518974","title":"Understanding Media Psychology","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Media Psychology is the perfect introductory textbook to the growing field of media psychology and its importance in society  summarizing key concepts and theories to provide an overview of topics in the field. Media is present in almost every area of life today  and is an area of study that will only increase in importance as the world becomes ever more interconnected. Written by a team of expert authors  this book will help readers to understand the structures  influences  and theories around media psychology. Covering core areas such as positive media psychology  the effects of gaming  violence  advertising  and pornography  the authors critically engage with contemporary discussions around propaganda  fake news  deepfakes  and the ways media have informed the COVID-19 pandemic. Particular care is also given to addressing the interaction between issues of social justice and the media  as well as the effects media has on both the members of marginalized groups and the way those groups are perceived. A final chapter addresses the nature of the field moving forward  and how it will continue to interact with closely related areas of study. Containing a range of pedagogical features throughout to aid teaching and student learning  including vocabulary and key terms  discussion questions  and boxed examples  this is an essential resource for media psychology courses at the undergraduate and introductory masters level globally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67908757880885,"sku":"ByrdShop_036751897X","price":494.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780367518974.jpg?v=1794051835","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/understanding-media-psychology-9780367518974","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}