Communication Theory and Gen Z Popular Culture: Essays and Applications
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
12-2025
Abstract
All generations are shaped by narratives and artifacts, but Gen Z was born into in a golden age of media: endless choices of films, television shows, podcasts, celebrity figures, and social media content that entertains us and shapes our worldviews.
This book is a collection of twenty-eight influential media forms and artifacts paired with cutting-edge ideas in communication. We hope you’ll enjoy viewing your favorite films and TV shows through the lens of communication theory - unlocking ideas of your own and continuing Gen Z’s practical approach to challenges in your own communication and in our shared world. You may never look at your favorite series or your social media feed in quite the same way.
Recommended Citation
Glenister Roberts, K., Nichols-Pethick, J. (2025). Communication Theory and Gen Z Popular Culture. Essays and Applications. New York, United States of America: Peter Lang Verlag.