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Human communication theory and research : concepts, contexts, and challenges / Robert L. Heath, Jennings Bryant.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Heath, Robert L. (Robert Lawrence), 1941-
- Series:
- LEA's communication series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Communication.
- Physical Description:
- x, 454 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Edition:
- Second edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Mahwah, N.J. : L. Erlbaum, [2000]
- Summary:
- This text examines the current state of theory and research in communication, providing a broad introductory overview. For students in all areas of communication study.
- Contents:
- 1 Why Study Theories and Conduct Research? 1
- 2 Anatomy of the Communication Process 45
- 3 Language, Meaning, and Messages 91
- 4 Information and Uncertainty: Concepts and Contexts 131
- 5 Persuasion: Concepts and Contexts 171
- 6 Interpersonal Communication: Relationships, Expectations, and Conflict 215
- 7 Interpersonal Communication: Social Cognition and Communication Competence 259
- 8 Communication in Organizations 297
- 9 Mass-Mediated Communication 343
- 10 New Communication Technologies 377.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 399-430) and indexes.
- ISBN:
- 0805830081
- OCLC:
- 43992877
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