Communication Research Guide: Encyclopedias & Reference

A significant resource because it summarizes in one place the diversity of theory in the communication field. Readers will be able to see how topics relate to one another, get a sense of larger traditions and histories, and find a variety of bibliographical sources with which they can begin to expand their reading list.

Provides an introduction to the discipline and a number of different approaches to studying communication. Focuses on the processes, characteristics, relationships, and forms of communication.

More than 4,000 articles and 90,000 bibliographic references as well as comprehensive name and subject indexes. 2nd edition (2015).

Do a keyword search or browse by subject to see a titles list of communication-related encyclopedias grouped under "Communication and Media Studies" where you will find titles such as Encyclopedia of Communication Theory and 21st Century Communication: A Reference Handbook.