TY - BOOK AU - Rosenberry,Jack AU - Vicker,Lauren A. TI - Applied mass communication theory: a guide for media practitioners SN - 9780205548736 (pbk.) AV - P91.3 .R72 PY - 2009/// CY - Boston PB - Pearson Allyn and Bacon KW - Mass media KW - Research KW - Philosophy N1 - Unit 1: Theory and research -- Chapter 1. Theory and the study of communication -- Chapter 2. Research principles and practices -- Chapter 3. Research methods -- Chapter 4. The Research project in a theory based course -- Unit 2: Mass Communication Theories -- Chapter 5Early developments in mass communication theory -- Chapter 6. The individual perspective on mass communication theory -- Chapter 7. The sociological perspective on mass communication theory -- Chapter 8. Alternative paradigms of critical and cultural studies -- Unit 3: Bridge to the real world -- Chapter 9. Media Law -- Chapter 10. Media ethics -- Chapter 11. Media economics -- Chapter 12Preparing for a career in mass media -- Chapter 13. Theory applications for media practitioners ER -