 The International Encyclopedia of Communication
ISBN: 978-1-4051-3199-5
Hardcover
6128 pages
May 2008, Wiley-Blackwell
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The International Encyclopedia of Communication represents the definitive reference work in this interdisciplinary and dynamic field. This authoritative 12-volume set is jointly published by Wiley-Blackwell and the International Communication Association (ICA), the leading academic association of the discipline. Key features include:
* 1,339 newly-commissioned A-Z entries, divided into 29 editorial areas representing major fields of inquiry, each of which is headed by a leading expert in their respective field
* Spans the breadth of communication studies, including coverage of theories, media and communication phenomena, research methods, problems, concepts, and geographical areas
* Simultaneously publishing in print and in a fully accessible and searchable online version
* Features sophisticated cross-referencing and search facilities, lexicon by subject area, and a comprehensive index
* Entries ranging from extended explorations of major topics to short descriptions of key concepts
* Written and edited by an international team of the world's best scholars and teachers, representing the international character of the ICA
* Editorial areas include: communication theory and philosophy, interpersonal communication, journalism, intercultural and intergroup communication, media effects, strategic communication/PR, communication and media law and policy, media systems in the world, and communication and technology.
This unique and inclusive work will strengthen the identity of the growing field of communication studies, support its institutions, and most of all, improve the study of communication problems and phenomena worldwide. For further information visit www.communicationencyclopedia.com.
* 1,339 newly-commissioned A-Z entries, divided into 29 editorial areas representing major fields of inquiry, each of which is headed by a leading expert in their respective field
* Spans the breadth of communication studies, including coverage of theories, media and communication phenomena, research methods, problems, concepts, and geographical areas
* Simultaneously publishing in print and in a fully accessible and searchable online version
* Features sophisticated cross-referencing and search facilities, lexicon by subject area, and a comprehensive index
* Entries ranging from extended explorations of major topics to short descriptions of key concepts
* Written and edited by an international team of the world's best scholars and teachers, representing the international character of the ICA
* Editorial areas include: communication theory and philosophy, interpersonal communication, journalism, intercultural and intergroup communication, media effects, strategic communication/PR, communication and media law and policy, media systems in the world, and communication and technology.
This unique and inclusive work will strengthen the identity of the growing field of communication studies, support its institutions, and most of all, improve the study of communication problems and phenomena worldwide. For further information visit www.communicationencyclopedia.com.
