Communication Theories

副标题: Origins, Methods and Uses in the Mass Media

ISBN: 9780801333354

出版社: Allyn & Bacon

出版年: June 19, 2000

页数: 432

定价: $78.70

装帧: Paperback

内容简介

The Fifth Edition addresses ongoing changes in mass communications and new developments in mass communications theory. The book also applies communication theories to the mass media with current examples from journalism, broadcasting, advertising and public relations to clarify the concepts. A new chapter on cyber communications explores the influential new medium, using discussions of mediamorphosis, hypertext, multimedia, interface design, Internet addiction and Internet dependency. An extensively rewritten chapter on media chains and conglomerates addresses key developments in the field. The book also includes unique coverage of media uses and institutions, meant as an alternative way to think about mass communication. For readers interested in exploring mass communication theory.