Dictionary of Media of Communications

Equally accessible to college and high school students and the general public, this authoritative reference provides a complete listing of media concepts, figures, and techniques with illustrations and historical commentaries. Written by distinguished scholar and author Marcel Danesi, and with an introduction by Arthur Asa Berger, a leading figure in the world of media and communications, the dictionary also includes terms related to psychology, linguistics, aesthetics, computer science, semiotics, culture theory, anthropology, & more that have relevance in media studies. Each entry includes a definition in simple, clear language; an illustration where applicable, and historical commentary (who coined a term for example, why, who uses it, etc.). A bibliography, a directory of online resources, and a time-line of pop culture events that relate to media studies add to the dictionary's usefulness and appeal.Review Quote"More than a list of words and their definitions--it also is a snapshot of contemporary culture and an illustration of how modes of communication have changed.... The dictionary is clearly written, and will interest a wide audience-from media professionals to casual readers who want to learn more about the media environment." - Reference & Research Book News"Biographical NoteMarcel Danesi is Professor of Semiotics and Anthropology at the University of Toronto. He has published extensively in the fields of media and popular culture. Among his recent publications are Brands (2006), Popular Culture: Introductory Perspective (2007), and The Quest for Meaning: A Guide to Semiotic Theory and Practice (2007). He is currently the editor-in-chief of Semiotica. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.