Exploring Communication Theory (Paperback)

Kory Floyd

ISBN 10: 1032015195 / ISBN 13: 9781032015194

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2022

About this Item

Paperback. Continuing its engaging and readable approach, this second edition presents an overview of the major theories within the discipline of communication studies inclusive of the three major paradigms of social scientific, interpretive, and critical.Each member of the author team writes from his or her area of expertise, giving readers further insight into how the theory is applied to research within communication studies. With extensive pedagogical features, the text underscores key concepts and links them to students own communication studies scholarship and everyday lives. Key updates for this edition include updated examples and discussions around theories to give students a deeper understanding; explorations of Black Lives Matter and intersectionality; and new pedagogical features in line with Blooms taxonomy.This book is ideal as a core text for undergraduate courses in communication theory.Online resources also accompany the text: an instructor manual, test bank, lecture slides, and author introduction videos. Please to access the materials. Continuing its engaging and readable approach, this second edition presents an overview of the major theories within the discipline of communication studies inclusive of the three major paradigms of social scientific, interpretive, and critical. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Exploring Communication Theory (Paperback)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032015195
• ISBN 13: 9781032015194
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Continuing its engaging and readable approach, this second edition presents an overview of the major theories within the discipline of communication studies inclusive of the three major paradigms of social scientific, interpretive, and critical.

Each member of the author team writes from his or her area of expertise, giving readers further insight into how the theory is applied to research within communication studies. With extensive pedagogical features, the text underscores key concepts and links them to students’ own communication studies scholarship and everyday lives. Key updates for this edition include updated examples and discussions around theories to give students a deeper understanding; explorations of Black Lives Matter and intersectionality; and new pedagogical features in line with Bloom’s taxonomy.

This book is ideal as a core text for undergraduate courses in communication theory.

Online resources also accompany the text: an instructor manual, test bank, lecture slides, and author introduction videos. Please visit www.routledge.com/9781032015194 to access the materials.

About the Author

Kory Floyd is a professor of communication at the University of Arizona, USA.

Paul Schrodt is the Philip J. and Cheryl C. Burguière’s Professor of Communication Studies at Texas Christian University, USA.

Larry A. Erbert is an associate professor of communication at the University of Colorado Denver, USA.

Kristina M. Scharp is an associate professor in the Department of Communication at Rutgers University, USA.