Mediatization: Concept, Changes, Consequences

by Knut Lundby (Editor)

The media are ubiquitous and constantly changing, causing social and cultural shifts. This book examines how processes of mediatization affect almost all areas of contemporary social and cultural life, and takes the theoretical debate on mediatization in communication studies and media sociology to a critical edge.

317 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Luis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only time will say if the concept of 'mediatization' has actually any strenght to provide new insights about media and communication. So far, it has become one of the most interesting concepts to deal with. Each chapter in this book provides a good account of a particular theoretical or empirical aspect of the concept. It is a highly readable book, and provides a good introduction to the subject.