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1.1 Communication
An apparent solution to the uncomfortable gaps between oneself and others, the
private and public spheres, and one's inner thoughts and the outside world is
communication. As this definition makes clear, it is challenging to consistently
define communication because, in everyday usage, the term refers to a very broad
spectrum of various behaviors involved in the spread of information. According to
John Peters, the challenge in defining communication arises from the fact that it
is both a universal phenomenon (because everyone communicates) and a distinct
academic profession with institutionalized research