Explaining Communication

Contemporary Theories and Exemplars
Herausgeber: Samter, Wendy; Whaley, Bryan B.

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Produktbeschreibung

Offering a direct sightline into communication theory, Explaining Communication provides in-depth discussions of communication theories by some of the foremost scholars working in communication today. With contributions from the original theorists and scholars known for their work in specific theoretical perspectives, this distinctive text breaks new ground in giving these scholars the opportunity to address students firsthand, speaking directly to the coming generations of communication scholars. Covering a wide range of interpersonal communication theories, the scope of this exceptional volume includes: *the nature of theory and fundamental concepts in interpersonal communication;*theories accounting for individual differences in message production; explanations of human communication from dyadic, relational, and/or cultural levels; and*a history of communication theory. Chapter authors offer their own views of the core ideas and findings of specific theoretical perspectives, discussing the phenomena those perspectives are best positioned to explain, how the theories fit into the field, and where future research efforts are best placed. While by no means comprehensive, Explaining Communication includes those theories that rank among those most often used in today's work, that have generated a substantial body of knowledge over time, and that have not been articulated in detail in other publications. With detailed explorations and first-hand discussions of major communication theories, this volume is essential for students in communication studies, interpersonal communication, and advanced theory courses, as well as for scholars needing a thorough reference to some of the most salient theories in communication today.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Routledge
• Seitenzahl: 478
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Oktober 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 891g
• ISBN-13: 9780805839593
• ISBN-10: 0805839593
• Artikelnr.: 21596233

Autorenporträt

Bryan B. Whaley, Wendy Samter

Inhaltsangabe

Contents: Preface. S.W. Littlejohn
The Nature and Evaluation of Theory. K. Tracy
Discourse and Identity: Language or Talk? W.A. Afifi
Nonverbal Communication. C. Pavitt
Impression Formation. S.R. Wilson
Communication Theory and the Concept of "Goal". B.R. Burleson
Constructivism: A General Theory of Communication Skill. A. Rancer
A.M. Nicotera
Aggressiveness Communication. C.R. Berger
Plans
Planning
and Communication Effectiveness. J.O. Greene
Formulating and Producing Verbal and Nonverbal Messages: An Action Assembly Theory. A.S. Babrow
Problematic Integration Theory. D.E. Brashers
A Theory of Communication and Uncertainty Management. D. Goldsmith
Brown and Levinson's Politeness Theory. M. Cody
D. Dunn
Accounts. M.C. Morr
S. Petronio
Communication Privacy Management Theory. L. Baxter
D.O. Braithwaite
Social Dialectics: The Contradictions of Relating. H. Giles
T. Ogay
Communication Accommodation Theory. J. Courtright
Relational Communication: As Viewed from the Pragmatic Perspective. W.A. Beach
Conversational Interaction: Understanding How Family Members Talk Through Cancer. F.H. van Eemeren
Pragma-Dialectical Theory of Argumentation. S.L. Faulkner
M.L. Hecht
Tides in the Ocean: A Layered Approach to Communication and Culture. J. Bryant
D. Miron
Historical Contexts and Trends in Development of Communication Theory.