Description: Entertainment and Society by Shay Sayre, Cynthia King Introduces students to the ways that society shapes our many forms of entertainment and in turn, how entertainment shapes society. This title examines a broad range of types of entertainment, covering areas like sports, video games, gambling, theme parks, travel, and shopping, as well as media such as film, television, and print. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The second edition of this innovative textbook introduces students to the ways that society shapes our many forms of entertainment and in turn, how entertainment shapes society. Entertainment and Society examines a broad range of types of entertainment that we enjoy in our daily lives -- covering new areas like sports, video games, gambling, theme parks, travel, and shopping, as well as traditional entertainment media such as film, television, and print. A primary emphasis is placed on the impact of technological and cultural convergence on innovation and the influence of contemporary entertainment. The authors begin with a general overview of the study of entertainment, introducing readers to various ways of understanding leisure and play, and then go on to trace a brief history of the development of entertainment from its live forms through mediated technology. Subsequent chapters review a broad range of theories and research and provide focused discussions of the relationship between entertainment and key societal factors including economics and commerce, culture, law, politics, ethics, advocacy and technology.The authors conclude by highlighting innovations and emerging trends in live and mediated entertainment and exploring their implications for the future. The new edition features updated examples and pedagogical features throughout including text boxes, case studies, student activities, questions for discussion, and suggestions for further reading. Notes 2nd edition, subtitled, Audiences, Trends & Impacts. Back Cover The second edition of this innovative textbook introduces students to the ways that society shapes our many forms of entertainment and in turn, how entertainment shapes society. Entertainment & Society examines a broad range of types of entertainment that we enjoy in our daily lives-covering new areas like sports, video games, gambling, theme parks, travel, and shopping, as well as traditional entertainment media such as film, television, and print. The Author Biography Shay Sayre is Professor Emeritus of Communications at California State University, Fullerton. Cynthia King is Associate Professor of Communications at California State University, Fullerton. Table of Contents Foreword Jennings Bryant. Introduction Section I: Influences: Theoretical Frameworks and Guiding Principles 1. Entertainment Everything 2. Our Convergence Culture 3. Understanding Entertainment Audiences 4. Drama and Storytelling 5. Entertainment Effects Section II: Impacts: Societal Causes and Effects 6. The Attention Economy: Business and Technology 7. Branded Entertainment and Theming 8. A Question of Standards: Legal Rights & Responsibilities 9. Ethics in the Information Age 10. Religion and Socialization 11. Ethnicity, Culture and Globalization 12. Sin City: Sex, Drugs, Violence and Gambling Section III: Innovations: Contemporary Trends and Practices 13. Advocacy in Entertainment: Politics, Activism and Education 14. Media Entertainment 15. Live on Our Stage: The Performing Arts 16. Travel, Attractions and Recreation 17. New Media and Futuretainment Review Praise for the first edition:"They cover the whole array of what can be entertaining: books, drama, music, films, circuses, television, gaming, gambling, sports, advertising, tourism, and edutainment.... The book is worth being read by scholars who are interested in entertainment studies and as a textbook it will be very useful." Emile G. McAnany A Quarterly Review of Communication Research Review Quote Praise for the first edition:"They cover the whole array of what can be entertaining: books, drama, music, films, circuses, television, gaming, gambling, sports, advertising, tourism, and edutainment.... The book is worth being read by scholars who are interested in entertainment studies and as a textbook it will be very useful." Emile G. McAnany A Quarterly Review of Communication Research Details ISBN0415998077 Language English ISBN-10 0415998077 ISBN-13 9780415998079 Media Book Format Paperback Edition 2nd Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle Influences, Impacts, and Innovations Author Cynthia King Short Title ENTERTAINMENT & SOCIETY 2/E Pages 574 Affiliation California State University, Fullerton California State University, Fu AU Release Date 2010-01-27 NZ Release Date 2010-01-27 UK Release Date 2010-01-27 Illustrations 56 Tables, black and white; 60 Halftones, black and white Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-01-27 Alternative 9780415998062 DEWEY 338.47791 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134435574;
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