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Donald J. Gillies
Media & Culture; Politics & Policy
Areas of ExpertiseThe Toronto School of Communication; Marshall McLuhan; history of media and communications; history of telecommunications; the communications industry; communications policy; international communications and development; media ecology; media ecology in Gaelic culture.
Donald J. Gillies, Professor Emeritus, is a distinguished scholar whose research spans the history of media, telecommunications, and communication theory, with a particular focus on the Toronto School of Communication and the work of Marshall McLuhan. His work delves into the evolution of communication technologies, the media ecology framework, and their societal impacts, especially in the context of international communication and policy. He has also explored the intersections of media ecology and Gaelic culture, contributing to the understanding of marginalized communities within the global communication landscape. His research has broad implications for understanding the cultural and political dimensions of media systems.