"This chapter is about some of the practices of audience research and, in particular, the methodologies and techniques employed in measuring the audiences of different broadcasting, print and outdoor media, the cinema as well as new media such as the internet. It also gives attention to audience mea
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surement in South Africa and gives a glimpse of some of the problems associated with, and criticism on, audience measurement. The relevance of audience measurement for academic researchers is illustrated by means of a case study." (Page 516)
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"This chapter gives an overview of the theory and practices associated with questionnaire surveys as a quantitative methodology, with specific reference to the ways in which surveys are used in media research. An application of how questionnaire surveys are used in audience research is illustrated b
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y a case study." (Page 422)
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"The Guide contains six main chapters. After an Introduction (Chapter 1) the Guide provides an overview of the phenomena of cybercrime (Chapter 2). This includes descriptions of how crimes are committed and explanations of the most widespread cybercrime offences such as hacking, identity theft and d
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enial-of-service attacks. The Guide also provides an overview of the challenges as they relate to the investigation and prosecution of cybercrime (Chapters 3 and 4). After a summary of some of the activities undertaken by international and regional organizations in the fight against cybercrime (Chapter 5), the Guide continues with an analysis of different legal approaches with regard to substantive criminal law, procedural law, international cooperation and the responsibility of Internet Service Providers (Chapter 6), including examples of international approaches as well as good-practice examples from national solutions." (Introduction)
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"Applied Theatre is the first collection to assist practitioners and students in developing critical frameworks for their own community-based theatrical projects. The editors draw on thirty case studies in applied theatre from fifteen countries—covering a wide range of applications from theatre, e
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ducation, medicine, human rights and community development. The text presents essential readings to provide a comprehensive survey of the field. Infused with an historical and theatrical overview of practical theatre, Applied Theatre offers clear developmental approaches and models for application." (Back cover)
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"The Routledge Handbook of Applied Communication Research provides a state-of-the-art review of communication scholarship that addresses real-world concerns, issues, and problems. This comprehensive examination of applied communication research, including its foundations, research methods employed,
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significant issues confronted, important contexts in which such research has been conducted, and overviews of some exemplary programs of applied communication research, shows how such research has and can make a difference in the world and in people's lives." (Publisher description)
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"Ethics for Journalists tackles many of the issues which journalists face in their everyday lives - from the media's supposed obsession with sex, sleaze and sensationalism, to issues of regulation and censorship. Its accessible style and question and answer approach highlights the relevance of ethic
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al issues for everyone involved in journalism, both trainees and professionals, whether working in print, broadcast or new media. Ethics for Journalists provides a comprehensive overview of ethical dilemmas and features interviews with a number of journalists. Presenting a range of imaginative strategies for improving media standards and supported by a thorough bibliography and a wide-ranging list of websites." (Publisher description)
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"Almost entirely rewritten and updated, Global Journalism addresses the most pertinent issues and problems in today's global journalism and media environments, whilst providing an extensive overview of journalism throughout the world. This new edition recognizes the vast and rapid changes taking pla
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ce in international journalism. Its three interlinking parts first offer a thorough discussion of global media theoretical approaches; then survey the main issues confronting journalists, media organizations, audiences, and others in the media world, and thirdly focus on the media of the world's eight major regions." (Publisher description)
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"This book serves as a primer on Church teachings and practices concerning communication issues. It is in fact a quite condensed text on nearly every aspect of Church communication. Eilers views communication as a theological principle that "guides and directs the way we see, study, and live our Chr
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istian faith in a time when communication is central to human society" (Page 23). The first part is a rapid march through "communication spirituality," a comparison of the way the Church and media operate and a discussion of the way they relate to each other; ethical models of communication; the contributions of the Church to communication in society; and citation of numerous papal encyclicals and other Church pronouncements on communication. The book's longest section is its discussion of Pastoral Communication, covering preaching and liturgy as well as communication planning, the specifities of different communication means from interpersonal communication to multimedia, and parish, diocesan and national communication. The final unit deals with evangelizing communication with an emphasis on the importance of understanding its inter-cultural aspects, especially in non-Western cultures. Eilers offers suggestions for using traditional means of communications such as drama, song, pilgrimages for evangelization, and he stresses the importance of inter-religious dialogue." (CAMECO Update 3-2009)
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"The research techniques and methods discussed are applied to researching advertising, mass-media audiences, mass-media efficiency and organisational and development contexts. The research problems or issues addressed are also relevant to other communication fields, including political, government,
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marketing, intercultural, health and interpersonal and small-group communication, plus information and communications technology. This second edition elaborates on the application of additional measurement scales and of content analysis. It contains more practical examples of the application of scientific criteria and it includes additional marginal notes that facilitate the comprehension of key concepts." (Publisher description)
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"This is the latest edition of the textbook especially written for seminary and religious communication formation. It is also published in India and has translations in Italian and Bahasa Indonesia. A Spanish translation is underway. New ideas are infused in a chapter “New media communication.”
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The history of communication is extended to the evolution of digitized media, satellites and Internet. Updated statistics on mass media penetration worldwide also add up to a comprehensive understanding of communication, and its influence on the Church’s essential mission. The book’s strength lies in the theology of communication expounded, and in practical explanation of human communication theories and concepts." (Publisher description)
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