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Qualitative Communication Research Methods

Thomas R. Lindlof, Bryan C. Taylor

Los Angeles et al.: Sage, 4th ed. (2018), xix, 494 pp.

"Qualitative Communication Research Methods introduces readers to qualitative research in speech and mass communication. Award-winning scholars and authors Thomas R. Lindlof and Bryan C. Taylor guide readers through every step of the qualitative process, from developing research topics and questions ... more

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Mindful Communication for Sustainable Development: Perspectives from Asia
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Kalinga Seneviratne (ed.)

New Delhi et al.: Sage (2018), xiv, 353 pp.

"The model of journalism we practice in Asia is an adversarial one driven by conflict reporting, a model we have borrowed from the West. This book is an outcome of a project implemented by the Faculty of Communication Arts of Chulalongkorn University and funded by the International Program for the D ... more

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The Sage Handbook of Social Media Research Methods

Luke Sloan, Anabel Quan-Haase (eds.)

London: Sage (2017), 709 pp.

"The SAGE Handbook of Social Media Research Methods offers a step-by-step guide to overcoming the challenges inherent in research projects that deal with 'big and broad data', from the formulation of research questions through to the interpretation of findings. The handbook includes chapters on spec ... more

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Video Ethnography in Practice: Planning, Shooting, and Editing for Social Analysis

Wesley Shrum, Greg Scott

Los Angeles: Sage (2017), xix, 139 pp.

"Video Ethnography in Practice is a brief guide for students in the social disciplines who are required to produce an ethnographic video, the most significant new methodological technique in 21st century social analysis. The authors, both accomplished videographers, cover the basic techniques of cre ... more

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Social Sector Communication in India: Concepts, Practices, and Case Studies

Jaishri N. Jethwaney

Los Angeles et al.: Sage (2016), xvi, 268 pp.

"Social sector communication helps address issues by influencing policy and can be used to bring about desired behavioral change among the targeted public. This book not only highlights the theoretical underpinnings, practice, and skill of social sector communications in India, but also provides an ... more

The Sage Handbook of Digital Journalism

Tamara Witschge, C. W. Anderson, David Domingo, Alfred Hermida (eds.)

London et al.: Sage (2016), xviii, 605 pp.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Training: A Systematic Approach

Scott G. Chaplowe, J. Bradley Cousins

Los Angeles: Sage (2016), xx, 439 pp.

"This one-of-a-kind book fills a gap in the literature by providing readers with a systematic approach to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) training for programs and projects. Bridging theoretical concepts with practical, how-to knowledge, the authors draw upon the scholarly literature, applied resour ... more

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Dealing with Complexity in Development Evaluation: A Practical Approach

Michael Bamberger, Jos Vaessen, Estelle Raimondo (eds.)

Los Angeles: Sage (2016), xliv, 429 pp.

Media and Communication Research Methods: An Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

Arthur Asa Berger

Thousand Oaks; London; New Delhi: Sage, 4th ed. (2016), xvii, 417 pp.

"Media and Communication Research Methods, Fourth Edition is a concise and practical text designed to give students a step-by-step introduction to conducting media and communication research. Offering real-world insights along with the author’s signature animated style, this text makes the discuss ... more

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Media Audience Research: A Guide for Professionals
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Graham Mytton, Peter Diem, Piet Hein van Dam

New Delhi et al.: Sage, 3rd ed. (2016), xvi, 281 pp.

"This book outlines all the methods for conducting research—both active and passive as well as quantitative and qualitative—in all forms of media, including new media such as the Internet, mobile phones and social media. It explains the ways in which media audiences are measured, understood and ... more

Writing and Producing for Television and Film
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Esta de Fossard, John Riber

New Delhi et al.: Sage, 2nd ed. (2015), xiii 234 pp.

"This book is intended as a guide on the use of the visual media for behavior change communication. It is not intended as a textbook for those just entering the world of television or film writing and production. While there are some reminders of good writing and production techniques for many progr ... more

Using Entertainment-Education for Distance Education
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Esta de Fossard, Michael Bailey

New Dehli et al.: Sage, 2nd ed. (2015), xvii, 290 pp.

Global Communication

Cees J. Hamelink

Los Angeles et al.: Sage (2015), xiii, 279 pp.

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Media Imperialism

Oliver Boyd-Barrett

London et al.: Sage (2015), vii, 219 pp.

"Examining the interplay between communications industries and the hierarchies and networks of political, corporate and plutocratic power in a globalized world, the book explains: the historical context of the relationship between media and imperialism; contestation and collaboration among new media ... more

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Indian News Media: From Observer to Participant

Usha M. Rodrigues, Maya Ranganathan

Los Angeles, Calif.: Sage (2015), xiv, 240 pp.

"This book makes a new and significant argument that Indian news media are no longer just observers but active participants in the events that direct the nation. It explores the changing role and performance of Indian news media in the past 25 years by examining their coverage of some of the landmar ... more

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Communication for Development: Theory and Practice for Empowerment and Social Justice
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Srinivas R. Melkote, H. Leslie Steeves

New Delhi et al.: Sage, 3rd ed. (2015), xxv, 537 pp.

"This book critically examines directed social change theory and practice while presenting a conceptual framework of development communication to address inequality and injustice in contemporary contexts. This third edition features significantly revised and updated chapters to include the latest sc ... more

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Writing and Producing Radio Dramas
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Esta de Fossard

New Delhi et al.: Sage, 2nd ed. (2015), xix, 293 pp.

"In many—if not most—countries of the modern world, radio is thought of as a provider of music, news, weather reports and traffic situations, but very little else. Yet in parts of the developing world, radio is still extremely important and valuable as a medium for encouraging and teaching life ... more

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A Moving Faith: Mega Churches Go South

Jonathan D. James (ed.)

New Delhi et al.: Sage (2015), xvi, 243 pp.

"A Moving Faith captures the dynamic shift of Christianity to the South and portrays a global movement that promises prosperity, healing, empowerment, and gender equality by invoking neo-Pentecostal and Charismatic resources. It postulates that neither North America nor Europe is the current center ... more

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Cybersecurity: Protecting Critical Infrastructures from Cyber Attack and Cyber Warfare

Thomas A. Johnson (ed.)

Boca Raton; London; New York: Sage; CRC Press (2015), xvi, 347 pp.

"The book first provides a historical reference, detailing the emergence of viruses, worms, malware, and other cyber threats that created the need for the cybersecurity field. It then discusses the vulnerabilities of our critical infrastructures, the broad arsenal of cyber attack tools, and the vari ... more