Children, Adolescents, and the Media
Amy B Jordan author Barbara Wilson author Victor C Strasburger author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
Published:23rd Apr '13
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Children, Adolescents, and the Media, Third Edition provides a comprehensive, research-oriented overview of how the media impact the lives of children and adolescents in modern society. The approach is grounded in a developmental perspective, focusing on how young people of different ages and levels of cognitive, emotional, and social development interact with the media. Incorporating the most up-to-date research available, Authors Victor C. Strasburger, Barbara J. Wilson, and Amy B. Jordan target areas most controversial and at the heart of debates about the media and public health—equipping students to approach the media as critical consumers.
The updated version of this text is both theoretically comprehensive and timely, addressing issues surrounding children′s media exposure that should be considered among any student of this topic. -- Dr Bradley Bond * drupal *
This book is fantastic and it will be on my essential reading for students. I find this book very useful and it will play a huge role in the course i am to teach. -- Miss Rachael Rodgers * drupal *
Love this book! Easy to read, clear and well written. Very accessible. -- Mrs Annie Ostapenko-Denton * drupal *
Very very interesting. I continuously dip into this book. Great for my degree students due to the way that it presents up to date research and current society influences. -- Mrs Cindy Fincham * drupal *
This is a very informative book and will provide good support to the course -- Mrs Diane Forrester * drupal *
Good resource -- Mrs Emma Barton * drupal *
This book covers an array of excellent topics relating to the Media and the impact they have on children and adolescents.
A good resource. -- Mrs Gisela Oates * drupal *
A suitable text to cherry pick from in order to stimulate some interesting discussions and debates within the classroom. A number of students also found it useful in developing their thinking further around the subject matter. -- Mrs Samantha Shaw * drupal *
An excellent, stimulating book addressing contemporary issues. Clearly written, using research findings and theory to underpin discussion. This is an engaging read, and a valuable resource for those working with children, young people and families. -- Mrs Susan Perryman * drupal *
this is an excellent book with details descriptions and concepts. -- Mrs Tracy Costelloe * drupal *
This has been a vital text for teaching on the ′Young Person in Focus′ module, part of BA programme. It is very useful for undergraduate students as it is an accessible book, well written and laid out.
It explores a number of topics and issues which are relevant to understanding the world of young people. -- Mrs Tracy Hayes * drupal *
ISBN: 9781412999267
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 1240g
672 pages
3rd Revised edition