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A Guide to Finding Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, and Almanacs
See JMU Librarians' top recommendations for finding Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, and Almanacs [more info]
Blackwell Reference Online - Communication & Media Studies (Blackwell)
A collection of full-text reference books on communication and media studies. [more info]
Campus/Remote
Encyclopedia of Children, Adolescents, and the Media
This encyclopedia presents state-of-the-art research and ready-to-use facts on the media's interaction with children and adolescents... [more info]
Internet
Encyclopedia of New Media (SAGE)
This encyclopedia includes such topics as broadband, content filtering, cyberculture, cyberethics, digital divide, freenet, MP3, privacy, telemedicine, viruses, and wireless networks. [more info]
Internet
Encyclopedia of Public Relations (SAGE)
Entries describing the theory, practice and development of public relations. [more info]
Internet
History of the American Cinema (Gale)
Extensive chronological encyclopedia about the history of film in America. [more info]
Internet
International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers (Gale)
Substantive entries about films and those associated with films. Includes lists of articles and books for further reading. [more info]
Internet
Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film (Gale)
This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive introduction to film and film studies, covering such aspects as production, national traditions, studios, genres, critical theory and film history. [more info]
Internet
West's Encyclopedia of American Law (Gale)
Excellent legal resource for non-attorneys. [more info]
World Press Encyclopedia (Gale)
Comprehensive survey of press and electronic media for nearly 200 countries. Excellent source for censorship issues throughout the world. [more info]
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Corporate Communications
Film Studies
Interactive Media
Journalism
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Related Links
SMAD Subject Guide
SMAD 330: Multimedia Law
SMAD 370: Mass Communication Law
Contact the Media Arts & Design Librarian:
Jennifer Keach