Life in Media: A Global Introduction to Media Studies Deuze MarkPaperback

A new way to teach media studies that centers students' lived experiences and diverse perspectives from around the world.
From the intimate to the mundane, most aspects of our lives--how we learn, love, work, and play--take place in media. Taking an expansive, global perspective, this introductory textbook covers what it means to live in, rather than with, media. Mark Deuze focuses on the lived experience--how people who use smartphones, the internet, and television sets make sense of their digital environment--to investigate the broader role of media in society and everyday life.

Life in Media uses relatable examples and case studies from around the world to illustrate the foundational theories, concepts, and methods of media studies. The book is structured around six core themes: how media inform and inspire our daily activities; how we live our lives