Suitable for students, educators, and professionals in the field of media and communication, this title is designed to help readers understand the developments in our media-rich environment as well as fundamental and historically significant terms and concepts.

Comprehensive yet concise, this up-to-date and user-friendly dictionary is a must-have reference for students, educators, and professionals in the field of media and communication. From Wikileaks to the telegraph, this dictionary is designed to help readers understand the latest developments in our media-rich environment as well as fundamental and historically significant terms and concepts. The evolving language, theories, and technologies of the field are explained with extraordinary clarity in an engaging format. Detailed cross-references are provided throughout, along with a helpful index.