Mediation: A Concept for Information and Communication Sciences (Concepts to Conceive 21st Century Society Book 1) explores the historical and contemporary significance of mediation in today’s societies. Written by Jacqueline Deschamps, this book delves into the theoretical foundations of mediation, emphasizing its role as a process that can overcome conflicts, restore communication, and deconstruct social connections. It highlights how teachers and researchers in Information and Communication Sciences (ICS) have embraced this concept, applying it across various dimensions such as communicational, informational, cultural, organizational, and societal.

The book serves as the first volume in a series that aims to provide a comprehensive state of the art on the theory and concepts used by the ICS community. It is designed for educators, researchers, students, and information professionals who seek to understand and reflect on their daily practices within this evolving field. Through its insightful analysis, Mediation: A Concept for Information and Communication Sciences offers valuable perspectives on how mediation can be integrated into modern societal frameworks.

Published by Wiley-ISTE in January 2019, the book features an ISBN of 978-1119579823. Its content is presented in English and covers a range of topics relevant to contemporary communication and information studies.