Media, entertainment, information and communication industries

This book analyzes crisis communication in Asia, focusing on how culture (broadly defined) plays a central role in the way a crisis develops and is resolved.

Originally published in 1938, and as a third edition in 1974, this volume presents the results of original research into the economic aspects of the transition from the medieval manuscript to the modern printed book.

Referring back to the early 2000s, this book traces the development of podcasting from a "e;do-it-yourself"e; medium by amateurs into its current environment, where a wide variety of individuals, organizations, and platforms operate in an increasingly crowded and competitive market.

Explore the defining musical artists and moments of the punk rock and new wave eras - one of the most transformative times in rock and roll history.

From recent decades' digitization have emerged a myriad of techniques for mapping musical life, identifying patterns in sound or musico-cultural practices, and compiling labels, names, tags, and classes on an unprecedented scale.

In einer Welt, in der Bildschirme unser Leben dominieren, ist es leicht, den Überblick zu verlieren.

Originally published in 1982, From Author to Reader, the first of its kind, is a complete review of books in modern society that draws upon the author's own and many other published sources concerning the social aspects of books.

With a wealth of illustrations, examples, discussion questions, and case studies, the Food Packaging Science and Technology covers basic principles and technologies as well as advanced topics such as active, intelligent, and sustainable packaging with unparalleled depth and breadth of scope.

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This Element shows that although news coverage of misinformation has increased, it has not eroded trust in traditional media.

This book explores the significant changes in Chinese journalism education in response to the rapid development of digital and new media technologies.

'Sincere love, detailed memory and deep knowledge make this dive into children's TV history truly joyful' - SAMIRA AHMED 'I love this book.

Artist Management in the Music Industries: A Sui Generis Form of Management provides one of the first substantive, academic examinations of the role of an artist manager.

The art of printing in Egypt, a unique history, especially the Boulaq printing press, which many did not pay attention to due to the causal link between it and the renaissance of Egypt in the modern era.

Interpreting Music, Engaging Culture: An Introduction to Music Criticism offers a clear, hands-on guide for emerging music critics that brings together aesthetics, critical theory, and practical music criticism in an accessible format.

Can music be made "e;independently"e; in the 21st century?

This interdisciplinary volume introduces the field of Kardashian Studies through collections of essays based in sociology, media studies, cultural studies, critical race theory and fashion theory.

An introductory critical internet studies text that builds upon media literacy and digital culture theory to offer a thorough examination of the intersection of online technology and culture.

Available in a first edition print run strictly limited to 4,000 copies, fabric tells the story of one of the most revered clubs in the history of dance music culture.

This volume centers on the relationship between media and crisis communication, the need to address which has only been heightened by the recent experience of COVID-19 and the needs for public health crisis communication.

An accessible and exciting new textbook that provides students with an in-depth historical and conceptual understanding of the nature and function of media in society.

Weida Wang explores how Western classical music (WCM) has become increasingly popular in China, framing the industry as a complex entity intricately embedded within China's political landscape, cultural economy, and cultural industries.

This little book is a series of personal vignettes by award-winning author/journalist Skip Johnson that are just plain down fun to read, like how his fiancee introduced him to her best friend, whom a year later he married, or how he joined a venerable local charity's board and two months later found himself president and only member of the board, a board that was $50,000 in debt, with no idea how to pay it, and it was up to him and him alone to fix things, or how he very accidentally single-handedly captured an armed and dangerous bank robber, or how some very bad decisions early in his life led him into a thirty-year career as a newspaper reporter, columnist and editor.

Die goldene Ära des deutschen Stummfilms brachte einige der faszinierendsten Werke der Filmgeschichte hervor – von expressionistischen Meisterwerken wie Das Cabinet des Dr.