Encyclopedia of Communication and Information

• Edited by: Jorge R. Schement
• Published by Macmillan Reference USA

The Encyclopedia of Communication and Information is a contemporary reference designed to provide a comprehensive overview of universal modes of communication, the media used to communicate, theories of communication and their implications, careers in communications and information, and biographies of notable figures in the field. Organized for the general reader, the Encyclopedia complements social studies, communications and information systems curricula.

Review:

"...Students will find that the articles provide a good overview of each topic and that most have a bibliography...This set should be purchased by undergraduate libraries as well as by libraries...serving high school students." 
-- Library Journal (Febraury 2002)