Media Studies: A Reader contains all of the classic texts which reflect the development of the field in Britain. With its rigorous content and comprehensive coverage, the book provides all the essential readings in one volume. The combination of a broad selection of texts together with clearly written and relevant commentaries to each section means the book is an ideal text for classroom use and home-based learning. This edition contains: * Updating of all sections to include new work on: - audience research - media globalisation - media discourse * An additional case study section on new media * Further Reading lists updated * Introductory essays to each section expanded * Internal layout completely redesigned for ease of use