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020			_a9781138200159
041			_aEnglish
082			_223 _a302.201 _bFLO
100			_aFloyd, Kory
245			_aExploring communication theory : _bMaking sense of us / _cKory Floyd1 et. all
260			_aNew York, _bRoutledge, _c2017.
300			_a403 p.: _c26 cm.
505			_aMaking Sense of Communication Conceptualizing Communication Theory Communication Theory and Research Signs, Symbols, and Semantics Organizing and Sending Messages Explaining and Understanding Human Behavior Discourse and Change Communication in Developing Relationships Communication in Sustaining Relationships _tProcesses of Persuasion Communication in Organizations Theories of Group and Family Communication
520			_aPresents and explains theories from the epistemological perspectives of the researchers who use them. Rather than representing a specific theoretical paradigm (social scientific, interpretive, or critical), the author team presents the three major paradigms in one text, each writing in his or her area of expertise. Every theory is explained in a "native" voice, from a position of deep understanding and experience, improving clarity for readers. The text also provides insights on using communication theory to address real-life challenges. Considering that theories are developed to guide scholarly research more than to provide practical advice, this feature of the book helps students create realistic expectations for what theories can and cannot do and makes clear that many theories can have practical applications that students can use to their advantage in everyday life. Offering a comprehensive exploration of communication theories through multiple lenses, Exploring Communication Theory provides an integrated approach to studying communication theory and to demonstrating its application in the world of its readers
700			_aSchrodt, Paul
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