Offers a fresh interpretation of the complex relationship between Indigenous and settler Australians during the middle four decades of the twentieth century. Combining the perspectives of political, social and cultural history, the author provides a cogent analysis of how the relationship changed, and the impediments to change.

The essential companion for any cultural studies course or module. With new material and a new design, this market leader and best-seller will continue to be heavily adopted globally accross cultural studies, media studies and sociology

From jitterbugging to 'Big Brother', from the introduction of television to the rise of file-sharing, this book explores the ways popular culture has developed and changed in Australia since the end of World War II. It provides an integrated account of changes in a range of popular culture forms, meanings, production and consumption.

Concise, accessible introduction to this expanding and interdisciplinary field of study.

Media and Politics 2e offers a thorough introduction to the politics of the Australian media, particularly the effect that Australia's liberal democratic tradition has on the operation and structure of the media, and in turn the effect of the media on politics.

Presents a comprehensive introduction to the culture, history, technologies and theories of new media. This book considers the ways in which 'new media' really are new, assesses the claims that a media and technological revolution has taken place and formulates various ways for media studies to respond to various technologies.

This book integrates media theory with journalistic practice by drawing on current theories of the media as well as providing practical instruction on how to write journalistic pieces that put these theories into practice.

A research methods textbook that situates research in a larger, historical, cultural and global context with case studies from around the globe.

Joseph Campbell once again draws on his masterful gift of storytelling to apply the larger themes of world mythology to personal growth and transformation.