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A First Look at Communication Theory, 9th ed.
Contents
Preface for Instructors
Division One Overview
Chapter 1 Launching Your Study of Communication Theory
Chapter 2 Talk About Theory
Chapter 3 Weighing the Words
Chapter 4 Mapping the Territory (Seven Traditions in the Field of Communication Theory)
Division Two Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Messages
Chapter 5 Symbolic Interactionism of George Herbert Mead
Chapter 6 Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM) of W. Barnett Pearce & Vernon Cronen
Chapter 7 Expectancy Violations Theory of Judee Burgoon
Relationship Development
Chapter 8 Social Penetration Theory of Irwin Altman & Dalmas Taylor
Chapter 9 Uncertainty Reduction Theory of Charles Berger
Chapter 10 Social Information Processing Theory of Joseph Walther
Relationship Maintenance
Chapter 11 Relational Dialectics of Leslie Baxter & Barbara Montgomery
Chapter 12 Communication Privacy Management Theory of Sandra Petronio
Chapter 13 The Interactional View of Paul Watzlawick
Influence
Chapter 14 Social Judgment Theory of Muzafer Sherif
Chapter 15 Elaboration Likelihood Model of Richard Petty & John Cacioppo
Chapter 16 Cognitive Dissonance Theory of Leon Festinger
Division Three Group and Public Communication
Group Communication
Chapter 17 Functional Perspective on Group Decision Making of Randy Hirokawa & Dennis Gouran
Chapter 18 Symbolic Convergence Theory of Ernest Bormann
Organizational Communication
Chapter 19 Cultural Approach to Organizations of Clifford Geertz & Michael Pacanowsky
Chapter 20 Communicative Constitution of Organizations of Robert McPhee
Chapter 21 Critical Theory of Communication in Organizations of Stanly Deetz
Public Rhetoric
Chapter 22 The Rhetoric of Aristotle
Chapter 23 Dramatism of Kenneth Burke
Chapter 24 Narrative Paradigm of Walter Fisher
Division Four Mass Communication
Media and Culture
Chapter 25 Media Ecology of Marshall McLuhan
Chapter 26 Semiotics of Roland Barthes
Chapter 27 Cultural Studies of Stuart Hall
Media Effects
Chapter 28 Uses and Gratifications of Elihu Katz
Chapter 29 Cultivation Theory of George Gerbner
Chapter 30 Agenda-Setting Theory of Maxwell McCombs & Donald Shaw
Division Five Cultural Context
Intercultural Communication
Chapter 31 Communication Accommodation Theory of Howard Giles
Chapter 32 Face-Negotiation Theory of Stella Ting Toomey
Chapter 33 Speech Codes Theory of Gerry Philipsen
Gender and Communication
Chapter 34 Genderlect Styles of Deborah Tannen
Chapter 35 Standpoint Theory of Sandra Harding & Julia Wood
Chapter 36 Muted Group Theory of Cheris Kramarae
Division Six Integration
Integration
Chapter 37 Common Threads in Comm Theories
Appendix A: Abstracts of Theories
Appendix B: Feature Films that Illustrate Communication Theories
Appendix C: NCA Credo for Communication Ethics
Endnotes
Credits and Acknowledgements
Index
About the Author
Em Griffin
Em Griffin received his B.A. in political science from the University of Michigan, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Communication from Northwestern University. He is professor of communication at Wheaton College in Illinois, where he has taught for the past 26 years and has been chosen Teacher of the Year. His research interest centers on the development of close friendships. Dr. Griffin is the author of three applied communication books: The Mind Changers analyzes practical techniques of persuasion; Getting Together offers research-based suggestions for effective group leadership; and Making Friends describes the way that quality interpersonal communication can build close relationships. He also leads workshops on these topics in the Philippines, Singapore, and the United States.
Andrew Ledbetter
Andrew Ledbetter received his M.A. and Ph.D. in communication studies from the University of Kansas. He is associate professor of communication studies at Texas Christian University. His research addresses how people use communication technology to maintain their interpersonal relationships. A related interest concerns how parent–child communication predicts health and well-being. Dr. Ledbetter has published more than 35 articles and received recognition for teaching excellence from both the National Communication Association and Central States Communication Association.
Glenn Sparks
Glenn Sparks received his Ph.D. in communication arts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is a professor in the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University in Indiana, where he has taught for 28 years. His research focuses on the effects of media. Dr. Sparks is the author of Media Effects Research: A Basic Overview and a personal memoir, Rolling in Dough: Lessons I Learned in a Doughnut Shop; he is co-author of Refrigerator Rights: Our Crucial Need for Close Connection.
A First Look at Communication Theory, 9th ed.
Contents
Preface for Instructors
Division One Overview
Chapter 1 Launching Your Study of Communication Theory
Chapter 2 Talk About Theory
Chapter 3 Weighing the Words
Chapter 4 Mapping the Territory (Seven Traditions in the Field of Communication Theory)
Division Two Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Messages
Chapter 5 Symbolic Interactionism of George Herbert Mead
Chapter 6 Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM) of W. Barnett Pearce & Vernon Cronen
Chapter 7 Expectancy Violations Theory of Judee Burgoon
Relationship Development
Chapter 8 Social Penetration Theory of Irwin Altman & Dalmas Taylor
Chapter 9 Uncertainty Reduction Theory of Charles Berger
Chapter 10 Social Information Processing Theory of Joseph Walther
Relationship Maintenance
Chapter 11 Relational Dialectics of Leslie Baxter & Barbara Montgomery
Chapter 12 Communication Privacy Management Theory of Sandra Petronio
Chapter 13 The Interactional View of Paul Watzlawick
Influence
Chapter 14 Social Judgment Theory of Muzafer Sherif
Chapter 15 Elaboration Likelihood Model of Richard Petty & John Cacioppo
Chapter 16 Cognitive Dissonance Theory of Leon Festinger
Division Three Group and Public Communication
Group Communication
Chapter 17 Functional Perspective on Group Decision Making of Randy Hirokawa & Dennis Gouran
Chapter 18 Symbolic Convergence Theory of Ernest Bormann
Organizational Communication
Chapter 19 Cultural Approach to Organizations of Clifford Geertz & Michael Pacanowsky
Chapter 20 Communicative Constitution of Organizations of Robert McPhee
Chapter 21 Critical Theory of Communication in Organizations of Stanly Deetz
Public Rhetoric
Chapter 22 The Rhetoric of Aristotle
Chapter 23 Dramatism of Kenneth Burke
Chapter 24 Narrative Paradigm of Walter Fisher
Division Four Mass Communication
Media and Culture
Chapter 25 Media Ecology of Marshall McLuhan
Chapter 26 Semiotics of Roland Barthes
Chapter 27 Cultural Studies of Stuart Hall
Media Effects
Chapter 28 Uses and Gratifications of Elihu Katz
Chapter 29 Cultivation Theory of George Gerbner
Chapter 30 Agenda-Setting Theory of Maxwell McCombs & Donald Shaw
Division Five Cultural Context
Intercultural Communication
Chapter 31 Communication Accommodation Theory of Howard Giles
Chapter 32 Face-Negotiation Theory of Stella Ting Toomey
Chapter 33 Speech Codes Theory of Gerry Philipsen
Gender and Communication
Chapter 34 Genderlect Styles of Deborah Tannen
Chapter 35 Standpoint Theory of Sandra Harding & Julia Wood
Chapter 36 Muted Group Theory of Cheris Kramarae
Division Six Integration
Integration
Chapter 37 Common Threads in Comm Theories
Appendix A: Abstracts of Theories
Appendix B: Feature Films that Illustrate Communication Theories
Appendix C: NCA Credo for Communication Ethics
Endnotes
Credits and Acknowledgements
Index
About the Author
Em Griffin
Em Griffin received his B.A. in political science from the University of Michigan, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Communication from Northwestern University. He is professor of communication at Wheaton College in Illinois, where he has taught for the past 26 years and has been chosen Teacher of the Year. His research interest centers on the development of close friendships. Dr. Griffin is the author of three applied communication books: The Mind Changers analyzes practical techniques of persuasion; Getting Together offers research-based suggestions for effective group leadership; and Making Friends describes the way that quality interpersonal communication can build close relationships. He also leads workshops on these topics in the Philippines, Singapore, and the United States.
Andrew Ledbetter
Andrew Ledbetter received his M.A. and Ph.D. in communication studies from the University of Kansas. He is associate professor of communication studies at Texas Christian University. His research addresses how people use communication technology to maintain their interpersonal relationships. A related interest concerns how parent–child communication predicts health and well-being. Dr. Ledbetter has published more than 35 articles and received recognition for teaching excellence from both the National Communication Association and Central States Communication Association.
Glenn Sparks
Glenn Sparks received his Ph.D. in communication arts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is a professor in the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University in Indiana, where he has taught for 28 years. His research focuses on the effects of media. Dr. Sparks is the author of Media Effects Research: A Basic Overview and a personal memoir, Rolling in Dough: Lessons I Learned in a Doughnut Shop; he is co-author of Refrigerator Rights: Our Crucial Need for Close Connection.
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