Disability Media Studies Paperback
Introduces key ideas and offers a sense of the new frontiers and questions in the emerging field of disability media studiesDisability Media Studies articulates the formation of a new field of study,…
Specifikacia Disability Media Studies Paperback
Introduces key ideas and offers a sense of the new frontiers and questions in the emerging field of disability media studiesDisability Media Studies articulates the formation of a new field of study, based in the rich traditions of media, cultural, and disability studies. Necessarily interdisciplinary and diverse, this collection weaves together work from scholars from a variety of disciplinary homes, into a broader conversation about exploring media artifacts in relation to disability.The book provides a comprehensive overview for anyone interested in the study of disability and media today. Case studies include familiar contemporary examples--such as Iron Man 3, Lady Gaga, and Oscar Pistorius--as well as historical media, independent disability media, reality television, and media technologies. The contributors consider disability representation, the role of media