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Media & Minorities: The Politics of Race in News and Entertainment (Spectrum Series: Race and Ethnicity in National and Global P,Used
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You're fired!' became the catch phrase in the spring of 2004 as NBC's The Apprentice captured public and media attention. Even though The Apprentice was not exclusively about race, it communicated and reinforced racial messages that are part and parcel of the dominant American ideology. No matter which minority group is represented, the media in America offer the same bill of fare: first, exclusion; followed by stereotyping that makes a sharp distinction between 'good' minority members and 'bad' ones; and finally, the telling of stories that justify racial inequality in American society.Media & Minorities looks at all these tendencies with an eye to identifying the 'systemsupportive' messages conveyed and offering challenges to them. The book covers all major mediaincluding television, film, newspapers, radio, and magazinesand systematically analyzes their representation of the four largest minority groups in the United States: African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Americans. Entertainment media are compared and contrasted with news media, and special attention is devoted to coverage of social movements for racial justice and politicians of color.Political communication scholar Stephanie Greco Larson brings sharp insight into how the whitedominated media do a disservice to all their audiences when it comes to their representation of racial and ethnic minorities. She gives us ammunition for decoding the dominant messages and then combating them, whether through political activism, 'culture jamming,' or the creation and patronage of alternative media. Larson encourages readers to fight the misleading media messengers, saying 'you're fired!' to media that undermine racial equality.
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- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book has three hundred eighty-four pages. This extensive length allows for a detailed exploration of media representation of racial minorities.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding. This makes it lightweight and portable for easy reading.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Stephanie Greco Larson. She is a political communication scholar with expertise in media and race.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The dimensions are seven point thirteen inches in length, zero point seventy-nine inches in width, and ten point thirteen inches in height. These measurements make it a standard-sized paperback.
- Q: What is the category of this book? A: The book falls under the Communication category. It addresses important themes related to media, race, and representation.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: To read this book, simply open it and start from the beginning. It's designed for anyone interested in media studies and racial issues.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic use. It provides critical insights into media representation, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers.
- Q: What themes are covered in the book? A: The book covers themes of media representation, racial stereotypes, and social movements for racial justice. It analyzes how these themes manifest across various media formats.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for young readers? A: No, this book may not be appropriate for young readers. It discusses complex social issues and media portrayals that are more suitable for adult audiences.
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- Q: How does this book compare to others in its genre? A: This book offers a unique analysis of media and race compared to others in its genre. It emphasizes the systemic issues in media representation.