Viewpoints on Media Effects

Pseudo-reality and Its Influence on Media Consumers

Contributions by Andrew W. Cole, Megan R. Hill, R. Lance Holbert Temple University, Kate S. Kurtin, Carol M. Madere, Barbara Cook Overton, John H. Overton, Loretta L. Pecchioni Louisiana State University, Matthew Pittman University of Tennessee, Nathan J. Rodriguez, Thomas A. Salek, James A. Schnell, Jamie Ward, Jansen B. Werner, Laura E. Willis Edited by Carol M. Madere

Publication date:

31 May 2017

Length of book:

170 pages

Publisher

Lexington Books

Dimensions:

237x160mm
6x9"

Viewpoints on Media Effects: Pseudo-reality and Its Influence on Media Consumers continues the ongoing research of media effects by illuminating not only the negative effects of media consumption, but also some of the pro-social aspects, with a special focus on social media. Recommended for scholars and researchers with an interest in media studies, specifically the exploration of media effects in various media. Also relevant scholars and researchers within the fields of communication studies, English, education, and sociology.

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction
Carol M. Madere

Chapter 1: Jon Stewart and the 9/11 First Responders Health Bill: Case Study of Political Satirist Turned Advocate
Megan R. Hill and R. Lance Holbert

Chapter 2: Hope, Unification, and Resentment: An Analysis of Music Lyrics: Written in Response to the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001
Jamie Ward

Chapter 3: Parasocial and School Relationships of Pre-School Children
Kate S. Kurtin

Chapter 4: Medicalized Sexuality of Post-Menopausal Women
Loretta L. Pecchioni, Barbara Cook Overton, and John H. Overton

Chapter 5: Women of Science: Gendered Representations of Scientific Research in The Big Bang Theory
Laura E. Willis

Chapter 6: Marvel’s Moral Murkiness: Ethical Effects of the Superhero Sandbox
Matthew Pittman

Chapter 7: Prescribing Action or Complacency: Re-Framing Cyberchondria as Rhetorical Action
Andrew W. Cole, Thomas A. Salek, and Jansen B. Werner

Chapter 8: Digital Disparity Media Effects in Relation to the U.S. Army and Allied Developing Country Armies
James A. Schnell

Chapter 9: Digital Pitchforks: Justice Gone-Wrong Narratives in Popular Culture
Nathan J. Rodriguez

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