communication: References & Edit History
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Additional Reading
Colin Cherry, On Human Communication, 2nd ed. (1966), a scientifically and mathematically oriented analysis of information theory and cybernetics as they relate to meaning, including a treatment of the philosophical and practical implications of the logical analysis of communication; Edwin Emery, P.H. Ault, and W.K. Agee, Introduction to Mass Communications, 3rd ed. (1970), a comprehensive history and survey of the press, radio, television, and films in modern society, especially in the United States; G.N. Gordon, The Languages of Communication (1969), a detailed examination of the major elements in mass and interpersonal communication, including consideration of their current cultural roles; G.N. Gordon, Persuasion: The Theory and Practice of Manipulative Communication (1971), a study of the development and modification of beliefs, attitudes, and opinions by propaganda, education, and instruments of mass communication; E.T. Hall, The Hidden Dimension (1966), an unconventional anthropological study of “proxemics” and allied concerns, illustrated by empirical evidence, drawings, and photographs (written with style and humour for the general reader); F.W. Matson and Ashley Montagu (eds.), The Human Dialogue (1967), a broad collection of articles that touch almost every phase of communication in contemporary society, including education, religion, and social problems, with contributors ranging from popes to professors; J.R. Pierce, Symbols, Signals and Noise (1961), a lucid guide for the nonspecialist in the study of communication processes, information theory, cybernetics, mathematical models of communications, entropy, coding methods, and allied matters; A.G. Smith (ed.), Communication and Culture (1966), a comprehensive anthology of specialized approaches to communication theory and practice, including numerous articles on language, nonverbal communication, mass communication, and other aspects of the subject, written by authorities in various fields; A.N. Whitehead, Symbolism (1927, reissued 1958), a short, definitive study of the origins, uses, and ramifications of symbolism, both from the perspective of the individual and from the historical-social viewpoint.
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
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| Deleted Web site: Business LibreTexts - Logistics and Communication. | Sep 05, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: Business LibreTexts - Logistics and Communication. | Jun 03, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: OpenStax - College Success - An Overview of Communication. | May 28, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: The University of Toledo - Communication Styles. | Dec 10, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Communication Strategies and Our Learners. | Oct 28, 2025 | ||
| Media added. | Sep 18, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Pressbooks - Communication in the Real World - Communication: Definition and Forms. | Jul 31, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research - A Theoretical Review of Communication Process, Barriers to Communication and Importance of Communication. | Jul 26, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems - History of Cybernetics. | Apr 04, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: Pressbooks - Introduction to Communication. | Mar 26, 2024 | ||
| Link added. | Dec 08, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Academia - Cummunication and its types. | Nov 08, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Social Sciences LibreTexts - An Introduction to Communication Theory. | Jul 03, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Meaning and Communication. | Apr 25, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: University of Minnesota Libraries - What is Communication? | Jan 03, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction - Communication. | Oct 30, 2022 | ||
| Removed media. | Nov 12, 2021 | ||
| Add new Web site: HistoryWorld - History of Communication. | Feb 08, 2019 | ||
| Add new Web site: University of Kent - Careers and Employability Service - Communication Skills: Speaking and Listening. | Jan 27, 2016 | ||
| Added video. | Feb 06, 2015 | ||
| Add new Web site: ThinkQuest - Communication. | Jan 25, 2011 | ||
| Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Communication. | Jan 25, 2011 | ||
| Media added; photo of telephone switchboard operator. | Jan 30, 2009 | ||
| Article revised. | Jul 22, 2005 | ||
| Article revised. | Feb 26, 2001 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 26, 1999 |