Key Terms in Communication Studies Explained

Author: Huang Xiaozhong
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Since communication studies entered the field of Chinese mainland scholars' attention in the late 1970s, a wealth of translated works and native scholars' writings have been produced, with new publications continuously emerging. Meanwhile, the systematic organization and interpretation of fundamental concepts in the discipline have lagged behind. This book selects key terms in communication studies for explanation, enabling learners to easily grasp the basic meanings of concepts while also broadly understanding the related theoretical frameworks. Each concept is followed by "Related Links" and recommended readings. The book also provides two types of indexes—classified and Pinyin-based—to facilitate readers' searches based on different needs. To provide genuine help to learners, the concepts in this book are systematically explained with the goal of being as accessible as possible, ensuring that learners can not only easily understand the basic meanings of concepts but also broadly grasp the related theoretical frameworks, avoiding overly abstract definitions and accompanying obscure concepts that may further confuse and leave learners lost.