Danesi, Marcel (EDT)
Encyclopedia of Media and Communication
- ISBN 13:
- 9781442611696
- author:
- Danesi, Marcel (EDT)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Toronto Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 752
- Dimensions:
- 24.7 x 17.1 x 3.5 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Encyclopedia of Media and Communication provides an authoritative introduction to the key concepts, figures, and schools of thought in media and communication studies. With contributions from over fifty experts and practitioners, this comprehensive encyclopedia synthesizes a wide range of perspectives on the making of meaning. Detailed timelines covering the historical record for each medium are included, along with bibliographies linking readers to relevant resources for further reading. This is an essential reference text for students and scholars of media and communication, offering a coherent treatment of these fields that promises to become the standard reference text in the years to come. With its accessible approach and up-to-date content, this encyclopedia is ideal for anyone looking to explore the complex and rapidly evolving field of media and communication.