An approachable yet critical introduction to the basics of media and communication studies from two experts in the field.

Provides snapshot definitions of concepts which all nursing students and practitioners need to know.

Presents an introduction to the critical concepts, structures, and professional practices of political communication. This title considers both practical and theoretical issues central to political communication and offers a critical assessment of developments in political communication.

Focuses on 50 key issues across the public health discipline. Readers can dip into the book to find a snapshot of the definition of the concept, or read it through like a regular textbook from start to finish.

A 'one stop PR shop' for students in this increasingly popular field of study.

An easy to use guide to radio theory and the relatively new field of 'Radio Studies', one of the most important growth areas in British and American Media Studies at present.

Concise, accessible introduction to this expanding and interdisciplinary field of study.

This book is a major addition to undergraduate reading lists. It is reliable, allows for easy transference to essays and exams and easy to use, and exceptionally clearly written for student consumption. Topics range over qualitative and quantitative approaches and combine practical considerations with philosophical issues.