Theories and Models of Communication

This handbooks series aims to integrate knowledge of communication structures and processes. It is global in orientation, dedicated to cultural and epistemological diversity as well as different scholarly approaches. The series features volumes on 'messages, codes and channels', 'mode of address: communication situations and context', 'methodology in communication science' and 'application areas'. The latter features volumes devoted to a large range of specialist areas of communication science. The series as a whole aims at meeting the needs of undergraduates, postgraduates, academics and researchers across the area of communication studies.

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This unique volume offers an overview of the diversity of perspectives on communication: including analyses in terms of biology, sociality, economics, norms and human development.

The scope of the contributions is global, and the volume is relevant to both the empirical and the philosophical traditions in social science.

Designed as a stand-alone collection to engage undergraduates, postgraduates and academics, this is also an introduction to, the multi-volume Handbooks of Communication Science.