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Writing and Producing Radio Dramas
Key Guidance

Esta de Fossard

New Delhi et al.: Sage (2005), 325 pp.

"This is a practical guide for writers, producers and others who use radio dramas as the vehicle to bring about behaviour change among socioeconomically disadvantaged communities in the developing world. Divided into three parts, the first argues for the power of radio to initiate change and stresse ... more

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Representing Race: Racisms, Ethnicities and Media

John Downing, Charles Husband

London: Sage (2005), 241 pp.

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Asia Unplugged: The Wireless and Mobile Media Boom in the Asia-Pacific

Madanmohan Rao, Lunita Mendoza (eds.)

New Delhi; Thousand Oaks; London: Response Books; Sage (2005), 464 pp.

"Wireless is the hottest technology and media sector in the world today—and Asia is at the centre of the action. This volume captures the flavour and implications of these fast-paced developments by providing a comprehensive, detailed and insightful look at the wireless scenario in the Asia-Pacifi ... more

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Newspaper Journalism: A Practical Introduction

Susan Pape, Sue Featherstone

London: Sage (2005), 222 pp.

"A practical introduction to journalism, and the broader context in which journalists operate, Newspaper Journalism covers the key elements and distinctive features that constitute good newspaper journalism. Engagingly written, the book is also a rich resource of real life examples, anecdotes, case ... more

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Marshall McLuhan: Cosmic Media

Janine Marchessault

London: Sage (2005), xix, 253 pp.

"Why is McLuhan important? What use can we make of his approach to the media today? In this critical introduction, McLuhan's contribution is explained and his reputation reassessed." (Publisher description)

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Practising Journalism: Values, Constraints, Implications

Nalini Rajan (ed.)

New Delhi; Thousand Oaks; London: Sage (2005), vi, 358 pp.

Imagi-Nations and Borderless Television: Media, Culture and Politics Across Asia

Amos Owen Thomas

New Delhi: Sage (2005), 289 pp.

Writing and Producing for Television and Film

Esta de Fossard, John Riber

New Delhi et al.: Sage (2005), 278 pp.

"This book is designed to provide practical guidelines to those in the field of entertainment-education drama who want to sharpen their skills. With separate sections for various users - programme managers, writers, producers, directors and actors - the book is a structured, step-by-step manual that ... more

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Media Anthropology

Eric W. Rothenbuhler, Mihai Coman (eds.)

Thousand Oaks: Sage (2005), 350 pp.

"Media Anthropology represents a convergence of issues and interests on anthropological approaches to the study of media. The purpose of this reader is to promote the identity of the field of study; identify its major concepts, methods, and bibliography; comment on the state of the art; and provide ... more

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Strategic Communication in the HIV/AIDS Epidemic
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Neill McKee, Jane T. Bertrand, Antje Becker-Benton

New Delhi; Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Sage (2004), 351 pp.

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Understanding the Visual

Tony Schirato, Jen Webb

London: Sage (2004), 213 pp.

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Media at War: The Iraq Crisis

Howard Tumber, Jerry Palmer

London: Sage (2004), 188 pp.

"International media coverage of the war in Iraq provoked public scrutiny as well debate amongst journalists themselves. Media at War offers a critical overview of the coverage in the context of other preceding wars, including the first Gulf War, and opens up the debate on the key questions that eme ... more

The Media in Europe: The Euromedia Handbook

Mary Kelly, Gianpietro Mazzoleni, Denis McQuail (eds.)

London: Sage, 3rd revised ed. (2004), 274 pp.

"Covering 23 countries, the volume highlights and explains key issues of debate and current tendencies in media policy and provides basic statistics relating to each case study.The chapters are written by an expert from the country concerned. Most of these are members of the Euromedia Research Group ... more

Combating AIDS: Communication Strategies in Action

Arvind Singhal, Everett M. Rogers

New Delhi; London; Thousand Oaks: Sage (2003), 225 pp.

"The purpose of this book is to synthesize critical lessons learned about effective HIV/AIDS prevention programs, emphasizing the role of communication strategies. Combating AIDS focuses on communication strategies that could mobilize political action, target high-risk groups, and overcome stigma. T ... more

Getting Started in Communication: A Practical Guide for Activists and Organisations

Michael Norton, Purba Dutt

New Delhi: Sage (2003), 175 pp.

Participatory Video: Images That Transform and Empower

Shirley A. White (ed.)

New Delhi: Sage (2003), 412 pp.

"This book examines the importance of participatory video as a catalyst for development. It shows how powerful video images have been used to promote changes in attitudes and social behaviour, helping communities identify development solutions that are within their reach. Video has been used to reac ... more

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Ethics and Journalism

Karen Sanders

London: Sage (2003), 196 pp.

"Ethics and Journalism provides a comprehensive overview of the main approaches to ethical enquiry in Western journalism. It examines the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists in all areas of the media and sets out ways of achieving ethical journalism. Ethics and Journalism explores such subjects as ... more

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Public Information Campaigns & Opinion Research: A Handbook for the Student & Practitioner

Hans-Dieter Klingemann, Andrea Römmele (eds.)

London et al.: Sage (2002), xiv, 193 pp.

"This handbook draws on multidisciplinary insights and the experiences of academics and campaign practitioners to provide a comprehensive guide and introduction to planning, implementing and measuring public information and communication campaigns. It outlines the basic theoretical approaches and pr ... more

Radical Media: Rebellious Communication and Social Movements

John D. H. Downing

Tamara V. Ford; Genève Gil; Laura Stein (contrib.)

London et al.: Sage, 2nd, compl. revised ed. (2002), 426 pp.

"This is an entirely new edition of the author’s 1984 study (originally published by South End Press) of radical media and movements. The first and second sections are original to this new edition. The first section explores social and cultural theory in order to argue that radical media should be ... more