Silent Shifts: Unveiling the Narrative Impact
Joel Briggs
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
In this thought-provoking book, the intricate relationship between media, communication strategies, and public perception and action regarding climate change is thoroughly examined. Through a comprehensive investigation, the book uncovers how media coverage can shape and mold peoples viewpoints on this pressing global issue. From analyzing the impact of news outlets and social media platforms to dissecting communication strategies employed by various stakeholders, this book enlightens readers on the powerful role media plays in shaping public awareness and understanding of climate change. Through an objective exploration of the topic, it also delves into the ways in which media narratives can influence individual actions and collective responses in tackling climate change. This book is an essential read for those seeking to understand the role of media and communication in shaping public perceptions and mobilizing action to address one of the greatest challenges of our time.
Duration - 3h 38m.
Author - Joel Briggs.
Narrator - Digital Voice Chris G.
Published Date - Wednesday, 22 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Leonard Greenway ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In this thought-provoking book, the intricate relationship between media, communication strategies, and public perception and action regarding climate change is thoroughly examined. Through a comprehensive investigation, the book uncovers how media coverage can shape and mold peoples viewpoints on this pressing global issue. From analyzing the impact of news outlets and social media platforms to dissecting communication strategies employed by various stakeholders, this book enlightens readers on the powerful role media plays in shaping public awareness and understanding of climate change. Through an objective exploration of the topic, it also delves into the ways in which media narratives can influence individual actions and collective responses in tackling climate change. This book is an essential read for those seeking to understand the role of media and communication in shaping public perceptions and mobilizing action to address one of the greatest challenges of our time. Duration - 3h 38m. Author - Joel Briggs. Narrator - Digital Voice Chris G. Published Date - Wednesday, 22 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Leonard Greenway ©.
Language:
English
Introduction- What is media and communication?
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- Why are media and communication important for understanding and addressing climate change?
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- What are the main theories and concepts of media and communication studies?
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Chapter 1: Media and Communication Systems - Overview of Media and Communication Systems and Their Characteristics
Duration:00:04:38
- Mass media: newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and cinema
Duration:00:05:41
- Digital media: internet, social media, blogs, podcasts, and online platforms
Duration:00:02:43
- Alternative media: community, citizen, and activist media
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- Comparison and evaluation of media and communication systems: reach, diversity, and influence
Duration:00:04:42
Chapter 2: Media and Communication Content- Overview of Media and Communication Content and Their Formats
Duration:00:03:56
- News: reporting, framing, and agenda-setting
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- Entertainment: storytelling, genres, and narratives
Duration:00:03:29
- Advertising: persuasion, branding, and campaigns
Duration:00:03:31
- Education: information, awareness, and learning
Duration:00:04:17
- Comparison and evaluation of media and communication content: quality, credibility, and impact
Duration:00:03:13
Chapter 3: Media and Communication Audiences - Overview of Media and Communication Audiences and their Behaviors
Duration:00:06:29
- Exposure: access, consumption, and selection
Duration:00:03:23
- Interpretation: perception, understanding, and evaluation
Duration:00:03:16
- Engagement: participation, interaction, and feedback
Duration:00:03:17
- Action: opinion, attitude, and behavior change
Duration:00:02:59
- Comparison and evaluation of media and communication audiences: diversity, agency, and empowerment
Duration:00:04:35
Chapter 4: Media and Communication Effects - Overview of media and communication effects and their mechanisms
Duration:00:04:04
- Cognitive effects: knowledge, beliefs, and awareness
Duration:00:03:26
- Affective effects: emotions, feelings, and values
Duration:00:04:44
- Behavioral effects: intentions, decisions, and actions
Duration:00:03:52
- Social effects: norms, networks, and movements
Duration:00:03:20
- Comparison and evaluation of media and communication effects: magnitude, direction, and duration
Duration:00:04:44
Chapter 5: Media and Communication Challenges - Overview of Media and Communication Challenges and Their Causes
Duration:00:04:53
- Misinformation: false, inaccurate, or misleading information
Duration:00:03:02
- Disinformation: deliberate, malicious, or manipulative information
Duration:00:03:29
- Polarization: extreme, divisive, or conflicting views
Duration:00:03:45
- Silence: absence, neglect, or avoidance of information
Duration:00:03:09
- Comparison and evaluation of media and communication challenges: sources, forms, and consequences
Duration:00:04:04
Chapter 6: Media and Communication Opportunities- Overview of media and communication opportunities and their benefits
Duration:00:04:31
- Innovation: new, creative, or improved media and communication technologies, formats, and strategies
Duration:00:03:13
- Collaboration: joint, cooperative, or coordinated media and communication initiatives, projects, and platforms
Duration:00:04:25
- Education: formal, informal, or lifelong media and communication learning, training, and literacy
Duration:00:04:08
- Mobilization: collective, organized, or grassroots media and communication campaigns, actions, and movements
Duration:00:04:09
- Comparison and evaluation of media and communication opportunities: potential, feasibility, and co-benefits
Duration:00:04:57
Chapter 7: Media and Communication Policies and Regulations - Overview of Media and Communication Policies and Regulations
Duration:00:06:29
- International frameworks: UN, UNESCO, and IPCC
Duration:00:03:31
- Regional initiatives: EU, ASEAN, and AU
Duration:00:04:03
- National strategies: UK, US, China, and others
Duration:00:05:19
- Legal aspects: rights, responsibilities, and accountability
Duration:00:03:45
- Economic instruments: taxes, subsidies, and incentives
Duration:00:04:43
- Comparison and evaluation of media and communication policies and regulations: effectiveness, efficiency, and equity
Duration:00:05:09
Chapter 8: Media and Communication Futures- Overview of Media and Communication Futures and Their Implications
Duration:00:05:05
- Research and development: current, emerging, and future media and communication trends, issues, and opportunities
Duration:00:04:13
- Scenarios and visions: possible, plausible, and preferable media and communication futures and their impacts
Duration:00:04:52
- Recommendations and guidelines: best practices, principles, and standards for media and communication research and practice
Duration:00:04:13
- Reflections and conclusions: key findings, contributions, and limitations of this book
Duration:00:03:46
Conclusion- - Discussion of the role and impact of media and communication on climate change discourse and action
Duration:00:03:21
- Recommendations for the future research and practice of media and communication on climate change
Duration:00:04:24
- Reflections on the challenges and prospects of media and communication in a changing world
Duration:00:04:18