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International Media and Communication: A Dictionary is an indispensable guide to understanding one of the most dynamic and current areas of academic inquiry. Offering comprehensive coverage of the key terms and issues relevant for the study of global media and communication, including trans-national media corporations, multilateral institutions and technological developments, it provides an invaluable resource for students and teachers of media and related subjects. This up-to-date and easy-to-use volume contains over 600 detailed entries, with cross-referencing and directions for further reading. * Designed for use in university courses * Accessible and user-friendly * Contains a chronology and guided reading lists * Diagrams and charts which provide the reader with easily digestible statistical information and references * Lively and current examples that support the main concepts and arguments * Truly global in approach, perspectives and examples