Media Literacy: Cultivating Critical Thinking, edited by Shun Sakamoto and Takeshi Yamawaki, is now available.

Media Literacy: Cultivating Critical Thinking, edited by Shun Sakamoto and Takeshi Yamawaki (Jiji Press Publishing), was released on December 22.

Akira Amano, Senior Researcher at Dentsu Inc. Media Innovation Lab, authored "Chapter 2: Young People's SNS Usage and Communication Characteristics."

Jiji Press Publishing, A5, 396 pages, ¥2,750 (tax included), ISBN: 9784788717978

[Book Content]
The definitive introduction to media literacy, covering both theory and practice, written by experts in academia and journalism. Essential reading for educators, students, and media professionals.
"Critical thinking means not only rejecting but also affirming after careful consideration" – increasing the number of people with the skill to scrutinize and think about things leads to a "diverse and tolerant society." Contemporary experts gather, covering topics from media management to SNS analysis and digital citizenship. Includes 10 examples of practical implementation in schools.