A First Look at Communication Theory (NAI, text alone) - Softcover

Griffin, Em

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072291532 ISBN 13: 9780072291537

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 1999

Synopsis

This best selling text, which is appropriate for both lower and upper levels, analyzes the major communication theories. The material is presented in a coherent manner without over simplification.For professors who wish to use theories found in previous editions, please go to www.afirstlook.com. This website is Em Griffin's homepage.

About this title

From the Publisher:

4 theories added and 5 theories taken out. The new theories are: Interpersonal Deception Theory, Adaptive Structuration Theory, The Media Equation, and the Standpoint Theory.
A new chapter Chapter 3 "Mapping the Territory" classifies theories according to the 7 traditions of communication theory. These 7 traditions are the
- socio-psychological tradition
- rhetorical tradition
- semiotic tradition
- socio-cultural tradition
- critical tradition
- phenomenological tradition
New! Appendix A Glossary

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0072291532
• ISBN 13: 9780072291537
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 552