This distinctive volume explores how romantic coupleship is represented in books; magazines; popular music; movies; television; and the Internet within entertainment; advertising; and news/information. This reader offers diverse theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches on the representation of romantic relationships across the media spectrum. Filling a void in existing media scholarship; this collection explores the mediarsquo;s influence on perceptions and expectations in relationships; including the myths; stereotypes; and prescriptions manifested throughout the press. Featuring fresh voices; as well as the perspectives of seasoned veterans; contributions include quantitative and qualitative studies along with cultural/critical; feminist; and descriptive analyses. This anthology has been developed for use in courses on mass media and society; media studies; and media literacy. In addition to its use in coursework; it is highly relevant for scholars; researchers; and others interested in how the media influence the personal lives of individuals.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Van Gogh letters...By Stevan ClawsonI saw this book while I was at the "Kroller-Muller Museum" in HOLLAND/NEDERLANDS.I did not buy the book there; but wished later that I did after I left the Museum.Soon later in USA; I remembered the book title; so I looked for it on AMAZON.VERY happy to find it right away at a better price than IF I bought it from the Museum!!!10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Vincent Up Close PersonalBy Artist Barbara GarroWhat an enlightening opportunity to be a fly on the wall reading letters from probably the most verbal of all the famous painters. Imagine; as a bonus; getting "the rest of the story" from the massive number of letters van Gogh wrote to his brother; Theo. This was an amazing labor to gift us who buy this book to learn what van Gogh thought about other painters who also became famous; how he painted; painting processes he engaged in; and sometimes what troubled him and how he spoke about his "episodes" to others in his circle. I felt I had secret access to van Gogh as I read his thoughts about relationships he had with other masters and his feelings about other painters in his time.As a painter; I loved learning about van Goghs painting technique; color choices; and thought processes. I learned first hand what van Gogh was thinking when he painted individual paintings I have seen many times; the ideas; the color combinations; the places he loved.Even though I had read many books about van Gogh and many more that contained information about him; after reading this book; I felt I had an intimate knowledge of him; really knew him; even felt mentored by him.You dont have to be a lover of art or artist to gain tremendous insight from this book. Anyone curious about people; interested in exploring the mind of a genius; and especially those interested in personality traits and individual psychology would find this book a treasure trove.