Luis Mauro Sa Martino

The Mediatization of Religion

When Faith Rocks

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The Mediatization of Religion presents data which suggests that the presence and influence of religion in public affairs around the world has been strongly supported by the use of media communication, and highlights the way some religions have adopted media communication and drawn on popular culture to build their message. The book offers a number of case studies and contemporary examples to illustrate the theory, and will be essential reading for all students and scholars of media, politics and all those interested in the part religion plays in our society.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 142
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Oktober 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 213g
• ISBN-13: 9781138250703
• ISBN-10: 1138250708
• Artikelnr.: 57044909

Autorenporträt

Dr Luis Mauro Sa Martino is Senior Lecturer at Casper Libero Faculty of Media and Communication in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He has published several articles and six books on Media Theory and Cultural Studies, focusing mainly on identity, religion and popular culture.

Inhaltsangabe

Contents: Preface
Introduction: addressing the questions
Part I Dimensions of Mediated Religion and the Public Space: Mediation and mediatization of religion, a North-South dialogue
What makes religion suitable for mediatization?
Mediated religion in a mediatized society: the public visibility of religion. Part II Mediated Religion, Religious Practices and Culture: High-mediated, low-mediated, and some differences among denominations
The politics of the body, appearance and aesthetics in mediated religion
Borrowing styles from the media
Conclusions: 'Social networking? Yeah, we do that. Jump in and join us!'
Bibliography
Index.