Description:Key Concepts in Communication and Cultural Studies is an introductory guide for those who need to "come to terms" with the fields of communications and cultural studies. Over 300 entries introduce the reader to key points in the areas, as well the historical underpinnings of each concept, and provides references for further reading.This edition contains over 60 new entries, with existing entries revised to maintain currency with the developments of the 80s. These elements, as well as the expertise of the authors in the fields of culture and communication, combine to provide an a broad and useful study of culture and communication.