1997 年 50 巻 p. 3-8,238
Our society is celebrating the publishing of the 50th edition of our research periodical"The Journal of Mass Communication Studies". In observance of anniversary, the writer will highlight some of the recent research presented by society members in past the Journal editions No.30 to No.49. This feature article divides the past editions into two review periods:No.30 of 1980 to No.39 of 1990 and No.40 of 1991 to No.49 of 1996. The former term featured divers research subject. The latter term pointed out the difficulty infinding research methods applicable to the drastic changes caused by new media. In this regard, the writer suggested that journalism studies and mass communication research should both fearlessly take on and challenge with criticize each other.