Latin American Communication Theories

The first English-language anthology of Latin American communication theory Latin American communication theory represents a rich scholarly tradition that has remained largely inaccessible to English-speaking audiences. Latin American Communication Theories: From Origins to Contemporary Approaches is the first anthology to translate and contextualize foundational texts from this intellectual tradition for a global readership. Edited by Carlos A. Scolari, Sandra Valdettaro, and Leonarda García-Jiménez, this pioneering collection brings together key writings produced across Latin America over six decades. The volume provides a structured intellectual map tracing the evolution of concepts including dependency, mediation, cultural industries, popular cultures, and mediatization. Editorial introductions and section texts guide readers through the historical, institutional, and theoretical development of each area. By bringing together classic contributions and emerging perspectives, while also foregrounding the presence of female voices—still underrepresented in the realm of theoretical production—Latin American Communication Theories captures the tensions and debates that have shaped the field, connecting Global South scholarship with contemporary international discussions in media and communication studies. Designed for graduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and faculty in communication theory, media studies, cultural studies, and Latin American studies, this volume serves as both a reference text and a catalyst for cross-regional scholarly dialogue. It offers direct access to theorists whose critical engagement with Global North paradigms provides original perspectives on global media and communication. The first English-language anthology of Latin American…