Bøger af Catherine R. Squires

bell hooks' writings have been touchstones for major debates in the "culture wars", fostering insight into many central questions in communication studies. This book provides readers with a measured, contextualized introduction to how hooks' writings on media and culture enhance our understanding of key concepts in communication.

Using examples from both mainstream and niche media - from prime-time television series to specialty Christian media and audience interactions on social media, this book draws upon a variety of disciplines including communication studies, sociology, and cultural studies in order to understand emergent strategies for framing post-racial America.

Provides a textbook overview of the past, present, and future of African Americans in US media. Brings together work from a variety of disciplines to provide the fullest understanding of this complex relationship to date.