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COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES & MEDIA ARTS 4D03 - International Communications Research

Why Use Books?

Books are a great resource to use when searching for general information on a topic. They are useful for understanding a topic in its context and provide summaries of existing research as well as offer a historical perspective.

Books are best located using the Search feature in our Library Catalogue. 

Borrowing from Other Libraries

If McMaster Library does not own a book that interests you, you can request it through RACER, our interlibrary loan system. 

Relevant Call Numbers

Our books are arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification system. When looking for books in Communications Studies it is a good idea to start with Class P- Language and Literature.

Subclasses that may be of interest to you include:

P 87-96 Communication. Mass Media

Our books are arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification system. When looking for books in Communications Studies it is a good idea to look at H Class- Social Sciences.

Subclasses that may be of interest to you include:

HF 5801-6182 Advertising

Resources

For a good explanation of Secondary Resources check out these links:

 

A box describing that a secondary source is a creative work that analyzes and interprets primary sources.

Media sources, meaning the grouping of print, broadcast and internet are a great resource tool for learning about current events as well as government activity, including foreign policy. Here are some media sources that may be of interest to you:

Here are some databases where you can find further media sources:

Library Catalogue

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