Mcquail's Mass — Communication Theory

is a seminal textbook in media and communication studies, first published by Denis McQuail in 1983. Now in its seventh edition (retitled McQuail’s Media and Mass Communication Theory ), it remains a global benchmark for understanding the relationship between media, society, and culture. Core Concepts and Frameworks

: He describes it as a large-scale distribution of one-directional, impersonal messages to a vast, anonymous audience.

: McQuail co-developed a model for why individuals use media, focusing on Diversion , Personal Relationships , Personal Identity , and Surveillance .

: He updated traditional theory by categorizing new media into interpersonal communication, interactive play, information search, and collective participatory media. Latest Edition (7th Ed, 2020) McQuail Mass Communication Theory: Models & Functions