Formations: A 21st Century Media Studies Textbook

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Formations is a comprehensive textbook designed for students moving to a deeper engagement with the media studies. The original essays are organized around the broad themes of public knowledge, cultural identity, broadcasting, film, and pop tech. An introductory section explores the fundamentals of the field and a section on method examines how knowledge is constructed within media studies. Throughout, the material is structured into a combination of case studies and integrative essays, punctuated at key moments by "stop and think" advice aimed directly at students. With contributions well-known scholars, Formations offers a deep engagement with issues, theories, and methods, especially new technologies transforming landscapes of popular culture.

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Currently Professor of Screen and Media Studies in the School of Arts at the University of Waikato in Aotearoa/New Zealand, Daniel Fleming was previously Professor of Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland. Prior to that Daniel taught at all levels in several countries, from school to technical institute, and worked as a community media activist, receiving along the way a Distinguished Teaching Award and a Winston Churchill Memorial Fellowship. In addition he has been a Visiting Research Fellow at a major telecommunications company and a visiting lecturer at a Brazilian university. Daniel has a PhD in Film and Media Studies from the University of Stirling in Scotland. His books focus on media education, popular culture, film, and questions of identity.