Advertising and Society 2e P - 2nd Edition by Carol J Pardun (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Previous edition entitled, "Advertising and society: controversies and consequences," Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, 2009.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Now revised and updated to reflect the impact of emerging technologies, this new edition of <i>Advertising and Society: Controversies and Consequences</i> examines the evolution of advertising and its influence on society.<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Expanded with five new chapters covering the impact of emerging technologies, including the evolution of Direct to Consumer (DTC) pharmaceutical advertising; product placement in various media; and the growing intrusiveness of Internet marketing</li> <li>Explores a broad range of topics including alcohol, tobacco, and sex in advertising; the pros and cons of negative political adverts; advergrames; and the use of stereotypes</li> <li>Examines the impact of advertising through its distinctive 'point/counterpoint' format -designed to spark discussion and help students understand the complexities of the issues being presented</li> <li>Lends substantial clarity to the subject, uniquely balancing criticism and practice within one text</li> <li>Includes chapter-level overviews and summaries of the topic history and key issues, along with student-friendly features such as ideas for papers and questions for discussion</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Now revised and updated to reflect the impact of emerging technologies, this new edition of <i>Advertising and Society: Controversies and Consequences</i> examines the evolution of advertising and its influence on society.</p> <p>To facilitate discussion and expose readers to all sides of each debate, chapters are organized in a unique 'point/counterpoint' format. It explores controversial topics such as alcohol, tobacco, and sex in advertising; the pros and cons of negative political adverts; the use of stereotypes in advertising; and the evolution of industry channels, including Direct to Consumer (DTC) pharmaceutical advertising, product placement in various media, and the increasing intrusiveness of Internet marketing forms. Engaging and thought-provoking, <i>Advertising and Society</i> is an invaluable resource to stimulate thinking while revealing the controversies, complexities, and ethics of the most contentious issues in contemporary advertising.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"I highly recommend the excellent and engaging book Advertising and Society: An Introduction, 2nd Edition edited by Carol J. Pardun, Ph.D., to any academics and undergraduate students in business, advertising, marketing, media, communications, journalism, the social sciences or any other related field where the impact of advertising is felt in society. This book is a challenging guide for reconsidering the student's own viewpoints about advertising, and enhancing their ability to think critically about the issues surrounding this controversial topic." (<i>Blog Business World</i>, 24 September 2013)</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Carol J. Pardun</b> is Professor of Advertising and Director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of South Carolina. She has been published in numerous journals, including <i>Mass Communications and Society</i>, <i>Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media</i>, and <i>Journal of Advertising Research</i>.
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