Human Communication as a Field of Study

Sarah Sanderson King

ISBN 10: 0887069878 / ISBN 13: 9780887069871

Published by State University of New York Press, US, 1989

About this Item

The authors analyze and discuss the field of communication from a multidimensional point of view. Divided into three parts, the first traces its history from scientific, humanistic, and technological roots. The second explores communication theory in the areas of interpersonal, organizational, mass media, intercultural, telecommunication, nonverbal, and with reference to issues of gender as the authors summarize the most significant theories, research, and practices in each area. A discussion of the future direction of communication research is provided in the final section.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Human Communication as a Field of Study
• Publisher: State University of New York Press, US
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0887069878
• ISBN 13: 9780887069871
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 472 grams

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Synopsis

The authors analyze and discuss the field of communication from a multidimensional point of view. Divided into three parts, the first traces its history from scientific, humanistic, and technological roots. The second explores communication theory in the areas of interpersonal, organizational, mass media, intercultural, telecommunication, nonverbal, and with reference to issues of gender as the authors summarize the most significant theories, research, and practices in each area. A discussion of the future direction of communication research is provided in the final section.

About the Author

Sarah Sanderson King is Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication at Central Connecticut State University.