David Gauntlett

David Gauntlett (b. March 15, 1971) is a social scientist specialising in the study of contemporary media audiences, and the role of media in shaping self-identity. He took his PhD and then taught at the University of Leeds, UK, from 1993 to 2001. He was appointed Professor of Media and Audiences at Bournemouth University, UK, at the age of 31, in 2001.

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March 15 - 1971 - Social scientist - Audiences - University of Leeds - Bournemouth University

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His critique of media 'effects' studies sparked controversy in 1995 (see book, article), and since then Gauntlett has published a number of books on the role of popular media in people's lives.

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