This wide-ranging and accessible book offers a stimulating introduction to the field of media anthropology and the study of religious ritual. Johanna Sumiala explores the interweaving of rituals, communication and community. She uses the tools of anthropological enquiry to examine a variety of media events, including the death of Michael Jackson, a royal wedding and the transgressive actions which took place in Abu Ghraib, and to understand the inner significance of the media coverage of such events. The book deals with theories of ritual, media as ritual including reception, production and representation, and rituals of death in the media. It will be invaluable to students and scholars alike across media, religion and anthropology.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-10
0415684331
ISBN-13
9780415684330
eBay Product ID (ePID)
115732006
Product Key Features
Author
Johanna Sumiala
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Religion: Comparative, General & Référence
Type
Textbook
Dimensions
Weight
249g
Height
234mm
Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
London
Series Title
Media, Religion and Culture
Content Note
1 Black & White Tables
Author Biography
Johanna Sumiala is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Research/Media and Communication Studies at the University of Helsinki, Finland.