Theories of Human Communication / Stephen W. Littlejohn (University of New Mexico), Karen A. Foss (University of New Mexico), John G. Oetzel (University of Waikato).
Part 1: Foundations. Foundations of communication theory ; Frameworks for organizing theories -- Part 2: Elements of the communication model. The communicator ; The message ; The medium ; Beyond human communication -- Part 3: Contexts of communication. The relationship ; The group ; The organization ; Health contexts ; Culture ; Society.
Summary:
For over forty years, Theories of Human Communication has energized classroom learning. John Oetzel joined the team of Stephen Littlejohn and Karen Foss, adding his expertise in intercultural, health, and organizational communication. The extensively updated edition is organized around two themes: elements of the basic communication model (communicator, message, medium, and "beyond" human communication) and communication contexts (relationship, group, organization, health, social media, culture, and society). A new chapter discusses frameworks by which theories can be organized, revealing how they contribute to and are impacted by larger issues about the nature of inquiry.
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