Download or read book The Handbook of Media and Mass Communication Theory written by Robert S. Fortner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-03-10 with total page 1002 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Media and Mass Communication Theory presents a comprehensive collection of original essays that focus on all aspects of current and classic theories and practices relating to media and mass communication. Focuses on all aspects of current and classic theories and practices relating to media and mass communication Includes essays from a variety of global contexts, from Asia and the Middle East to the Americas Gives niche theories new life in several essays that use them to illuminate their application in specific contexts Features coverage of a wide variety of theoretical perspectives Pays close attention to the use of theory in understanding new communication contexts, such as social media 2 Volumes