The volume is organized into three sections, pertaining to interdisciplinary theory, normative ideals and political realities, and communication and societies in transition. Internationally renowned scholars serve as respondents for the three sections. With a blend of chapters emphasizing timely public policy concerns and enduring theoretical questions, this volume will be valuable to scholars throughout the discipline of communication studies.
Charles T. Salmon (Ph.D., University of Minnesota) holds the Ellis N. Brandt Chair and is Past Dean of the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University.