A First Look at Communication Theory

Em Griffin, Andrew M. Ledbetter, Glenn Grayson Sparks

ISBN 10: 1260091562 / ISBN 13: 9781260091564

Published by McGraw-Hill Education, 2018

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: La décima edición de 'A First Look at Communication Theory' justifica una vez más su popularidad. Em Griffin, junto con sus colegas Andrew Ledbetter y Glenn Sparks, anima a los estudiantes que se acercan al campo por primera vez a abordar las teorías sin temor. Los autores presentan 32 teorías diversas que son una mezcla de estudios fundacionales y recientes y, con el beneficio de numerosos ejemplos y conexiones con la cultura pop, ayudan a los estudiantes a aplicarlas a sus propias vidas. Este programa asegura que los estudiantes tengan una base sólida con la cual comenzar a comprender las relaciones entre las teorías. EAN: 9781260091564 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Educación Título: A First Look at Communication Theory Autor: Em Griffin| Andrew M. Ledbetter| Glenn Grayson Sparks Editorial: McGraw Hill Idioma: en Páginas: 562 Formato: tapa blanda.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A First Look at Communication Theory
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1260091562
• ISBN 13: 9781260091564
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Muy bueno

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Synopsis

ISBN: 9781260091564 is an International Student Edition of A First Look at Communication Theory 10th Edition
by Em Griffin, Andrew M. Ledbetter and Glenn G. Sparks

This ISBN 9781260091564 is Textbook only. It will not come with online access code.
Online Access code (should only be purchased when required by an instructor ) sold separately at ISBN 9781260132403
The content of of this title on all formats are the same.

The tenth edition of A First Look at Communication Theory justifies again the program’s enduring popularity. Griffin, joined by colleagues Andrew Ledbetter and Glenn Sparks, encourages students who are encountering the field for the first time to tackle theories without fear. The authors introduce 32 diverse theories that are a mix of foundational and recent scholarship and, with the benefit of numerous examples and connections to pop culture, help students apply them to their own lives. This program ensures that students have a solid foundation with which to begin understanding the relationships between theories.

About the Authors

Glenn Sparks received his Ph.D. in communication arts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is a professor in the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University in Indiana, where he has taught for 28 years. His research focuses on the effects of media. Dr. Sparks is the author of Media Effects Research: A Basic Overview and a personal memoir, Rolling in Dough: Lessons I Learned in a Doughnut Shop; he is co-author of Refrigerator Rights: Our Crucial Need for Close Connection.

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.

Andrew Ledbetter received his M.A. and Ph.D. in communication studies from the University of Kansas. He is associate professor of communication studies at Texas Christian University. His research addresses how people use communication technology to maintain their interpersonal relationships. A related interest concerns how parent–child communication predicts health and well-being. Dr. Ledbetter has published more than 35 articles and received recognition for teaching excellence from both the National Communication Association and Central States Communication Association.