21st century skills library. Asking questions about media

Discusses how television shows impact the way viewers see different things, including families, moral decisions, popularity and more.

Explains how movies get made and discusses the messages they send.

Collects questions and answers about violence in popular culture.

Collects questions and answers about political capaigns.

"Food advertising is seemingly everywhere. But what messages are advertisers sending when they try to get consumers to purchase their products? Asking Questions about Food Advertising looks at who pays for ads, their intended targets, and the tricks of the trade used to influence consumers' decisions. Case studies prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of specific issues. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words"--From the publisher's web site.

"What messages do advertisers send to encourage consumers to buy their products? Asking Questions about Body Image in Advertising will help readers discern the messages, both overt and implied, that tell consumers to change the way they look to help them change the way they feel. Case studies prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of specific issues. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words"--From the publisher's web site.