Communication and Economic Life

Communication and Economic LifeExplore the intricate relationship between Communication and Economic Life in this insightful book, crafted to challenge traditional perspectives of the economy. In 'Communication and Economic Life', author examines how our interactions related to money and economic systems extend far beyond the macroeconomic concepts typically portrayed in media and academia. With its publication by John Wiley & Sons (UK) in 2021, this brand new title delves into the

Explore the intricate relationship between Communication and Economic Life in this insightful book, crafted to challenge traditional perspectives of the economy. In 'Communication and Economic Life', author examines how our interactions related to money and economic systems extend far beyond the macroeconomic concepts typically portrayed in media and academia. With its publication by John Wiley & Sons (UK) in 2021, this brand new title delves into the evolving landscape of communication surrounding economic activities in our daily lives. It offers a comprehensive analysis of communicative practices that shape our understanding of economic behaviors, from the symbolism of credit cards to discussions on social media. This engaging 208-page book encourages readers to rethink the normative definitions of media and economics, illuminating how digital platforms and new payment systems influence our economic dialogues and decisions. Perfect for students and scholars of media, communications, and sociology, 'Communication and Economic Life' serves as an essential resource for anyone curious about the dynamics of economic discussions in contemporary society. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745687025
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 208


Description:


When we talk about media and the economy, 'the economy' is usually understood as the macro economy or GDP, while 'the media' usually refers to television and print news, or the digital output of mainstream news providers. But communication about money and the economy in everyday life is far more wide-ranging than this. It is also changing: opportunities to discuss economic matters “ whether public or personal “ have proliferated online, while new payment systems and shopping platforms embed economic behaviour more deeply into communications infrastructures.


Challenging earlier narrow definitions, this ambitious book offers a new framework for thinking about the role of communication in our economic lives. Foregrounding the broader category of communicative practices, the book understands economic life not only in terms of the macro economy, but more sociologically as a set of processes of providing for material wants and needs. How we talk about these wants and needs, and our means for meeting them, is how we come to understand our economic lives as meaningful. The book explores how our economic lives are constructed communicatively in a variety of modes that move through, but also exceed, mass media “ from the symbolism of credit cards to the language used by economists, and from social media promotion to debates in online forums.


Communication and Economic Life is a vital resource for students and scholars in media and communications and sociology, and for anyone interested in how we talk about economic lives.