Books

These books provide an overview of media literacy particularly as it relates to informed citizenship and constructive communication:

Ashley, S. (2020) News literacy and democracy. Taylor & Francis. https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/78189

This volume provides a critical approach to news literacy and examines the mediated construction of the social world and the processes and influences that allow some news messages to spread while others get left out. Drawing on research from a range of disciplines, including media studies, political economy, and social psychology, this book aims to inform and empower the citizens who rely on news media so they may more fully participate in democratic and civic life.

Christ, W. G., & De Abreu, B. S. (2020). Media literacy in a disruptive media environment. Routledge. https://charlotte.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01UNCC_INST/14gt3pp/alma991011353242104091

This book contains research by leading scholars on aspects of media literacy including propaganda, participatory culture, representation, and civic engagement.

De Abreu, B. S. (2023) Media literacy, equity, and justice. (B. S. De Abreu, Ed.). Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. https://charlotte.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01UNCC_INST/14gt3pp/alma991011529545304091

This book addresses the continually evolving role of media and its impact on our society. It is organized around the themes of misinformation and disinformation; media representation; civic media, politics and policy; eco media literacy; education and equity, ethical quandaries and ideologies; and emerging technologies.

Goering, C. Z., & Thomas, P. L. (2018). Critical media literacy and fake news in post-truth America (C. Z. Goering & P. L. (Paul L. Thomas, Eds.). Brill. https://charlotte.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01UNCC_INST/14gt3pp/alma991011380262704091

The essays collected in this book challenge fake news, mainstream media, and traditional approaches to formal schooling.