Public Communication in the Time of COVID-19: Perspectives from the Communication Discipline on the Pandemic

This collection, edited by Jim A. Kuypers, examines how the pandemic has impacted different areas of communication scholarship, offering insights from various sub-disciplines. It explores the effects of the pandemic on human communication and provides suggestions for future research.

Format: Hardback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

This comprehensive collection, curated by Jim A. Kuypers, delves into the diverse genres of public communication to explore the profound impact of the pandemic on specific areas of scholarship within the communication discipline. Contributors commence each chapter by acknowledging the boundaries of their sub-disciplines, followed by an insightful discussion of the key elements influenced by the pandemic and the corresponding pandemic responses. By adopting a sub-disciplinary lens, contributors offer unique perspectives on the multifaceted effects of the pandemic on human communication within their specialized fields. They examine how the pandemic has shaped the teaching of their subject areas and provide valuable insights into the future trajectory of their disciplines. The collection encompasses a wide range of sub-disciplines, including digital rhetoric, journalism & mass communication, free speech, public relations, sports communication, public address, health communication, spiritual communication, and popular culture. This book holds immense value for scholars, researchers, and educators in the fields of communication, media studies, and education. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the evolving dynamics of public communication during these challenging times and to explore the potential avenues for future research and inquiry.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 238 x 157 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793643667