Communication and Community (The Ica Conference Theme Book Series)

Community-building. Global community. Networked community. Traditionally described vis-a-vis notions of physical spaces, the notion of community has evolved over the centuries. And, as the contributores to this voluem illustrate, the concept remains a critical one today. The chapters in this text illustrate the nuanced processes by which communication flows within various communities. The scholarship presented herein explores the impact of social, political, technological, and economic developments on how communication and community shape each other.