Key Concepts (Dictionary of Communication and Cultural Studies, Second Edition)

Author: (American) Fiske et al. compiled, Li Bin translated
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Features: This academic work, in the form of an encyclopedia, compiles all important concepts, categories, theories, viewpoints, issues, and research in the fields of communication and culture. It then provides concise discussions and organic connections, constructing a three-dimensional, interdisciplinary, and open theoretical system. Key Concepts: A Dictionary of Communication and Culture Studies is a groundbreaking classic in the field of communication studies. This scholarly work, in the form of an encyclopedia, compiles all important concepts, categories, theories, viewpoints, issues, and research in the fields of communication and culture. It then offers concise discussions and organic connections, building a three-dimensional, interdisciplinary, and open theoretical discourse, thereby creating a field of thought characterized by intertextual reference, mutual resonance, intricate connections, and endless possibilities. The book contains 286 entries, both major and minor, related to communication and culture studies, nearly encompassing all significant knowledge points in the discipline. These entries are akin to 286 strategic highlands or vantage points—once mastered, they effectively control the entire field of communication and culture studies. Moreover, what is even more important is that these entries are not isolated, self-contained, or independent. Instead, they are interconnected through a network of links, forming a "rivalry" and "interdependence" of flesh and blood—a so-called three-dimensional, interdisciplinary, and open theoretical discourse. The value of this work lies in providing a systematic, comprehensive, and foundational theoretical research text for the discipline of journalism and communication studies, as well as related fields. Particularly, it systematically and analytically lists all important concepts and categories of the discipline in the form of an encyclopedia, including their basic meanings, historical origins, main focuses, existing issues, and relevant bibliographies. Whether for beginners or researchers, this book is an indispensable reference for desk use.