Takes both a chronological as well as thematic approach, in order to explore the ways in which the audience, as an analytical concept has changed. This book also examines the relationships which audiences have with texts and the ways in which they exert their power as consumers.[...]

The Handbook of Gender, Sex and Media offers original insights into the complex set of relations which exist between gender, sex, sexualities and the media, and in doing so, showcases new research at the forefront of media and communication practice and theory.[...]

Dani ?Mega? O?Malley plays by her own set of rules ? and in a world overrun by Dark Fae, her biggest rule is: Do what it takes to survive. Possessing rare talents and the all-powerful Sword of Light, Dani is more than equipped for the task. In fact, she's one of the few humans who can defend themsel[...]

Suitable for those working with questions of drug use; from students in a wide variety of fields (sociology, social work, youth studies) to practitioners such as nurses, health workers and social workers, this title offers a critical account on psychoactive drugs in our society (reputation, history,[...]