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Theories of communication : a short introduction

Armand Mattelart and Michèle Mattelart ; translated by Susan Gruenheck Taponier and James A. Cohen

SAGE Publication, 1998

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Other Title

Histoire des théories de la communication

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Translation of: Histoire des théories de la communication

Bibliography: p. [157]-173

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This textbook provides students with a concise introduction to the development of communication theory. Written in an engaging style, it offers an account of the development of all the major theoretical approaches in communication and media studies. The book summarizes clearly and methodically the range of existing theories; explains how and why the diverse currents and schools of thought emerged; and contextualizes all the major approaches, including those of cultural studies and political economy, in their historical, social and intellectual setting. Theories of Communication is an essential text for all students of media, communication and cultural studies. It will also be welcomed by anyone seeking to understand the changes that have accompanied the rise of the so-called `information society'.

Table of Contents

The Social Organism New World Empiricism Information Theory The Cultural Industry, Ideology and Power Political Economy The Return of Everyday Life The Dominion of Communication

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Details

  • NCID
    BA37381732
  • ISBN
    • 0761956468
    • 0761956476
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    fre
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    vi, 186 p.
  • Size
    21 cm
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