Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Ranging from the field of language and social studies to internet communication, from organizational communication to media effects research and media educational and intercultural problems, the volume reflects the current developments of communication research. It represents the voices of over 40 European and North American scholars and contributes to a super-discipline which encompasses not only diverse perspectives but also some areas of growing convergence, reflecting our world of ever increasing complexity.
Synopsis
Never before has the discipline of communication been more exciting, diverse, and innovative than it is today. This volume reflects the current developments in communication research and media science with topics including audience research, internet communication, organizational communication, studies on media use and effects, and educational and intercultural media. It represents the voices of over 40 European and North American scholars. Reflecting similarities and differences in media culture in Europe and abroad, the volume contains many important contributions from an insider point of view to European media research.