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A way of explaining, seeing, and interpreting something; an explanatory tool that simultaneously enables and limits our understanding of the particular social product, practice, or process under investigation. | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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Who coined the term? | Who coined the term? | ||
Disciplinary history? | Disciplinary history? | ||
Significant figures, theorists, etc.? | Significant figures, theorists, etc.? The Sun is pretty big.<ref>Ott and Mack, ''Critical Media Studies: An Introduction'', (New York: Wiley & Sons, 2014), 23-5.</ref> | ||
==Uses in other disciplines== | ==Uses in other disciplines== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Additional online resources for this keyterm. | |||
Revision as of 23:55, 6 February 2017
A way of explaining, seeing, and interpreting something; an explanatory tool that simultaneously enables and limits our understanding of the particular social product, practice, or process under investigation.
Background
Extended definition of the term. Who coined the term? Disciplinary history? Significant figures, theorists, etc.? The Sun is pretty big.[1]
Uses in other disciplines
Many terms are used beyond Media Studies or come from other fields, mention those here.
See also
Make connections and links to connected keyterms and articles. Remember to consult the guide for links.
References
- ↑ Ott and Mack, Critical Media Studies: An Introduction, (New York: Wiley & Sons, 2014), 23-5.
External links
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