Encyclopedia of Communication and Information: 001

ISBN 10: 0028653831 / ISBN 13: 9780028653839

Published by Macmillan Library Reference, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Encyclopedia of Communication and Information: 001
• Publisher: Macmillan Library Reference
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0028653831
• ISBN 13: 9780028653839
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Geared for high school students and public libraries, this three- volume reference is intended as an introductory reference to various facets of the broad area of communications and information—an area so broad, in fact, that the rationale for an alphabetically arranged encyclopedia is not clear. A sampling of the 280 entries illustrates the animal communication, body image (media effect on), Franklin (Benjamin), health communication (careers in), language structure, music (popular), relationships (stages of), human-computer interaction, elections, Sesame Street, gays and lesbians in the media, museums, and language acquisition. How would someone know, for example, to look here also for information about satellites or soap operas? Although the index (in the third volume) affords access by subject, and cross referencing of the entries can help readers follow a thread, a reference with such wide scope should include, at least, a listing of entries grouped according to theme or discipline to better communicate its contents. Most of the entries are several pages in length and include bibliographies. B&w illustrations support the text. The editor is affiliated with Pennsylvania State U., and contributors are from many US institutions. Annotation Book News, Inc., Portland, OR