Exploring communication theory / Kory Floyd [and three others].

By:

Floyd, Kory [author]

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Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York, NY : Routledge, c2017.Description: 403 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmISBN:

9781138200159

Subject(s):

COMMJNICATION PHILOSOPHY

LOC classification:

P 90 .E97 2017

Contents:

Making Sense of Communication -- Conceptualizing Communication Theory -- Communication Theory and Research -- Signs, Symbols, and Semantics -- Organizing and Sending Messages -- Explaining and Understanding Human Behavior -- Discourse and Change -- Communication in Developing Relationships -- Communication in Sustaining Relationships -- Processes of Persuasion -- Communication in Organizations -- Theories of Group and Family Communication.

Summary: Presents and explains theories from the epistemological perspectives of the researchers who use them. Rather than representing a specific theoretical paradigm (social scientific, interpretive, or critical), the author team presents the three major paradigms in one text, each writing in his or her area of expertise. Every theory is explained in a "native" voice, from a position of deep understanding and experience, improving clarity for readers. The text also provides insights on using communication theory to address real-life challenges.

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	National University - Manila	LRC - Annex General Circulation	Communication	GC P 90 .E97 2017 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	c.1	Available		NULIB000020508

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Making Sense of Communication --
Conceptualizing Communication Theory --
Communication Theory and Research --
Signs, Symbols, and Semantics --
Organizing and Sending Messages --
Explaining and Understanding Human Behavior --
Discourse and Change --
Communication in Developing Relationships --
Communication in Sustaining Relationships --
Processes of Persuasion --
Communication in Organizations --
Theories of Group and Family Communication.

Presents and explains theories from the epistemological perspectives of the researchers who use them. Rather than representing a specific theoretical paradigm (social scientific, interpretive, or critical), the author team presents the three major paradigms in one text, each writing in his or her area of expertise. Every theory is explained in a "native" voice, from a position of deep understanding and experience, improving clarity for readers. The text also provides insights on using communication theory to address real-life challenges.

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