COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION is the multifaceted process of conveying information, thoughts, and feelings between individuals or groups through mutually understood signs and symbols. It is a fundamental area of study within SOCIOLOGY and PSYCHOLOGY. As defined by the Encyclopædia Britannica, the process typically involves a sender, a message, and a recipient. A foundational framework in this field is the SHANNON-WEAVER-MODEL, which was significantly advanced by CLAUDE-SHANNON to explain how signals are transmitted over a channel. Furthermore, NON-VERBAL-COMMUNICATION, including body language and haptics, accounts for a substantial portion of human interaction. In the modern era, MASS-MEDIA and DIGITAL-TECHNOLOGY have revolutionized the speed and reach of global connectivity. For a comprehensive overview of the various theories and history of the field, see the Wikipedia entry on the subject.