Book Recommendation

Women And Media: A Critical Introduction (Book, 2006)

Submitted by Elsa on Fri, 2008-03-28 20:56.

From Carolyn M. Byerly and Karen Ross, this book provides historical, cultural, political and economic context for ongoing advocacy for increasing womenís voices in media.

http://www.powells.com/biblio/72-9781405116077-0

Learning How Digital Media Can Engage Youth (book)

Submitted by Elsa on Fri, 2008-02-01 19:31.

It is clear that participation in online communities is important for many young people, but less clear how this translates into civic or political engagement. This volume examines the relationship of online action and real-world politics.

http://mitpress.mit.edu/catalog/browse/browse.asp?btype=6&serid=170

Youth, Identity and Digital Media (book)

Submitted by Elsa on Fri, 2008-02-01 19:27.

This volume addresses the consequences of digital media use for young people’s individual and social identities.

http://mitpress.mit.edu/catalog/item/default.asp?ttype=2&tid=11394

Learning Race and Ethnicity: Youth & Digital Media (book)

Submitted by Elsa on Fri, 2008-02-01 19:19.

Learning Race and Ethnicity explores the intersection of race and ethnicity with post 9/11 politics, online hate-speech practices, and digital youth and media cultures.

http://mitpress.mit.edu/catalog/item/default.asp?ttype=2&tid=11398

Isis International Publication: Women's Experiences in Media

Submitted by Elsa on Thu, 2008-01-31 01:41.

A collection of 25 inspirational stories of women's groups from around the world who have successfully used alternative media to connect with other women.

Isis International Publication: People's Communications for Development

Submitted by Elsa on Thu, 2008-01-31 01:32.

“People's Communications for Development: How Intermediary Groups use Communication Tools for Grassroots Women's Development.” The new publication examines the relationship between communication tools and empowerment within the lives of grassroots women in the developing South.

ICA 2007 Conference Ebook with Grassroots Panels

Submitted by Elsa on Mon, 2007-09-03 12:03.

Grassroots and alternative media voices provide lived experience of participatory media practice at academic conference
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