Book Studies Communication in Selected Communication Systems and Their Influence on the Location of the Discipline in the Current Obligatory Classification of Fields and Scientific Disciplines – an Outline of the Research Problem

Abstract

Objective - The aim of the article is to discuss the individual components of book studies communication and show its place in contemporary communication systems and changes occurring in this area of research. Research methods – A method of analysis and criticism of the literature was used. Results and conclusions – The subject of book studies communication is not often the subject of theoretical considerations. The directions of the development of book studies communication from the mid-twentieth century, when it was based on print, to the changes brought about by the digital revolution were followed. Existing models of book science communication are discussed, links to the literary communication system and its place in the social and media communication system are shown. The communication role of book studies was highlighted through the prism of subdisciplines related to book production (editing, digital publishing), its individual and collective circulation (bookselling, librarianship), and to its use and reading behaviour (reading). Originality and cognitive value – The article organizes knowledge about the current development of book science communication and defines its place within various communication models. It shows the duality of the book studies field, situating this science both in the humanities and social sciences, and resulting from its historical connections with various scientific disciplines and various communication models.