Images of Utopia in the Advertising Page - by Luigi Manca & Alessandra Manca (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- This book examines the use of utopian imagery in magazine advertisements, positing that these advertisements reflect the public's unbridled desires, rather than reality itself.
- About the Author: Luigi Manca is professor of communication arts at Benedictine University.
- 114 Pages
- Language + Art + Disciplines, Communication Studies
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About the Book
"This book examines the use of utopian imagery in magazine advertisements, positing that these advertisements reflect the public's unbridled desires, rather than reality itself. The authors argue that these reflections can lead the public to be unable or unwilling to recognize real threats to democracy, social justice, and the environment"--Book Synopsis
This book examines the use of utopian imagery in magazine advertisements, positing that these advertisements reflect the public's unbridled desires, rather than reality itself. The authors argue that these reflections can lead the public to be unable or unwilling to recognize real threats to democracy, social justice, and the environment.About the Author
Luigi Manca is professor of communication arts at Benedictine University.
Alessandra Manca is an independent scholar. Her area of research focuses on sociology and gender studies.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .44 Inches (D)
Weight: .74 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 114
Genre: Language + Art + Disciplines
Sub-Genre: Communication Studies
Publisher: Lexington Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Luigi Manca & Alessandra Manca
Language: English
Street Date: February 15, 2025
TCIN: 1005609454
UPC: 9781666959147
Item Number (DPCI): 247-44-9488
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.74 pounds
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