Image and Representation 2e is a clear and straight-talking introduction to two of the most important concepts in film and media studies. Exploring media language and representation throughout a variety of visual texts, the book offers a balanced, in-depth guide to the essential theories and key iss[...]

This text introduces students to key concepts in media studies. It covers the major narrative theorists including Todorov, Propp, Levi Strauss, Barthes and applies their ideas via case examples ranging from "The X Files" to newspaper reporting. It then moves on to offer an extensive analysis of the [...]