The Evolution of International Communication as a Field of Study
In this chapter, Gary R. Weaver traces the development of international and intercultural communication studies through his professional development and the growth of the International Communication Program at American University in Washington, D.C. He begins his essay by underlining the importance of researching and understanding culture in international relations and international communication. He describes the contributions of systems theory, the Frankfurt School scholars, and cultural anthropologists such as Margaret Mead to the emergence and evolution of international communication as an interdisciplinary scholarly field since World ...
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