A First Look at Communication Theory
10th Edition
Published on 20. February 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-259-91378-5 (ISBN)
Description
The tenth edition of A First Look at Communication Theory justifies again the program's enduring popularity. Em Griffin, now 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 text's conversational style and relevant examples keep complex theories within the grasp of first-time theory students. 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. The discrete presentation of the theories ensures a well-rounded understanding of each while promoting integrative thinking and facilitating the ability of instructors to skip or rearrange their presentation. The broad selection of theories-from the classics to the cutting edge-ensures that students have a solid foundation with which to begin understanding the relationships between theories.
New to This Edition?Responding to instructors' desire to offer students more than one social media theory, a new chapter highlights Caroline Hawthornthwaite's media multiplexity theory.?A new chapter features Marc Orbe's co-cultural theory, which is based on extensive phenomenological research among the LGBTQ community, people with physical disabilities, and African American men. ?The discussion of relational dialectics theory has been fully updated to center on Baxter's second version of the theory, which draws heavily on the thinking of Mikhail Bahktin.?Updated examples will appeal to current students, including the illustration of social judgment theory with the issue of gun control rather than airline safety. ?A revised critique of social information processing theory cites MIT professor Sherry Turkle's challenge to Walther's basic claim that anything we do face-to-face can be done just as well or better online.?Cultural studies now includes Larry Frey's appeal for communicative activism for social justice. This is the only ethical reflection in the book highlighting an ethicist currently active in the field of communication.?Based on updated research, the presentation of face-negotiation theory has been simplified.?End-of-chapter Critique sections are sharpened.
New to This Edition?Responding to instructors' desire to offer students more than one social media theory, a new chapter highlights Caroline Hawthornthwaite's media multiplexity theory.?A new chapter features Marc Orbe's co-cultural theory, which is based on extensive phenomenological research among the LGBTQ community, people with physical disabilities, and African American men. ?The discussion of relational dialectics theory has been fully updated to center on Baxter's second version of the theory, which draws heavily on the thinking of Mikhail Bahktin.?Updated examples will appeal to current students, including the illustration of social judgment theory with the issue of gun control rather than airline safety. ?A revised critique of social information processing theory cites MIT professor Sherry Turkle's challenge to Walther's basic claim that anything we do face-to-face can be done just as well or better online.?Cultural studies now includes Larry Frey's appeal for communicative activism for social justice. This is the only ethical reflection in the book highlighting an ethicist currently active in the field of communication.?Based on updated research, the presentation of face-negotiation theory has been simplified.?End-of-chapter Critique sections are sharpened.
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Edition
10th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
OH
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
973 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-259-91378-5 (9781259913785)
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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 parentchild 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.
Glenn Sparks received his Ph.D. in communication arts from the University of WisconsinMadison. 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.
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 parentchild 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.
Glenn Sparks received his Ph.D. in communication arts from the University of WisconsinMadison. 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.
Content
A First Look at Communication Theory, 10e
Division 1 Overview
CHAPTER 1: Launching Your Study of Communication Theory
CHAPTER 2: Talk About Theory
CHAPTER 3: Weighing the Words
CHAPTER 4: Mapping the Territory (Seven Traditions in the Field of Communication Theory)
Division 2: Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Messages
CHAPTER 5: Symbolic Interactionism of George Herbert Mead
CHAPTER 6: Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM) of W. Barnett Pearce & Vernon Cronen
CHAPTER 7: Expectancy Violations Theory of Judee Burgoon
Relationship Development
CHAPTER 8: Social Penetration Theory of Irwin Altman & Dalmas Taylor
CHAPTER 9: Uncertainty Reduction Theory of Charles Berger
CHAPTER 10: Social Information Processing Theory of Joseph Walther
Relationship Maintenance
CHAPTER 11: Relational Dialectics of Leslie Baxter & Barbara Montgomery
CHAPTER 12: Communication Privacy Management Theory of Sandra Petronio
CHAPTER 13: Media Multiplexity Theory of Caroline Hawthornthwaite
Influence
CHAPTER 14: Social Judgment Theory of Muzafer Sherif
CHAPTER 15: Elaboration Likelihood Model of Richard Petty & John Cacioppo
CHAPTER 16: Cognitive Dissonance Theory of Leon Festinger
Division 3: Group and Public Communication
Group Communication
CHAPTER 17: Functional Perspective on Group Decision Making of Randy Hirokawa & Dennis Gouran
CHAPTER 18: Symbolic Convergence Theory of Ernest Bormann
Organizational Communication
CHAPTER 19: Cultural Approach to Organizations of Clifford Geertz & Michael Pacanowsky
CHAPTER 20: Communicative Constitution of Organizations of Robert McPhee
CHAPTER 21: Critical Theory of Communication in Organizations of Stanley Deetz
Public Rhetoric
CHAPTER 22: The Rhetoric of Aristotle
CHAPTER 23: Dramatism of Kenneth Burke
CHAPTER 24: Narrative Paradigm of Walter Fisher
Division 4: Mass Communication
Media and Culture
CHAPTER 25: Media Ecology of Marshall McLuhan
CHAPTER 26: Semiotics of Roland Barthes
CHAPTER 27: Cultural Studies of Stuart Hall
Media Effects
CHAPTER 28: Uses and Gratifications of Elihu Katz
CHAPTER 29: Cultivation Theory of George Gerbner
CHAPTER 30: Agenda-Setting Theory of Maxwell McCombs & Donald Shaw
Division 5: Cultural Context
Gender and Communication
CHAPTER 31: Genderlect Styles of Deborah Tannen
CHAPTER 32: Standpoint Theory of Sandra Harding & Julia Wood
CHAPTER 33: Muted Group Theory of Cheris Kramarae
Intercultural Communication
CHAPTER 34: Communication Accommodation Theory of Howard Giles
CHAPTER 35: Face-Negotiation Theory of Stella Ting-Toomey
CHAPTER 36: Co-Cultural Theory of Mark Orbe
Division 6: Integration
Integration
CHAPTER 37: Common Threads in Comm Theories
Appendix A: Abstracts of Theories
Appendix B: Feature Films That Illustrate Communication Theories
Appendix C: NCA Credo for Ethical Communication
Division 1 Overview
CHAPTER 1: Launching Your Study of Communication Theory
CHAPTER 2: Talk About Theory
CHAPTER 3: Weighing the Words
CHAPTER 4: Mapping the Territory (Seven Traditions in the Field of Communication Theory)
Division 2: Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Messages
CHAPTER 5: Symbolic Interactionism of George Herbert Mead
CHAPTER 6: Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM) of W. Barnett Pearce & Vernon Cronen
CHAPTER 7: Expectancy Violations Theory of Judee Burgoon
Relationship Development
CHAPTER 8: Social Penetration Theory of Irwin Altman & Dalmas Taylor
CHAPTER 9: Uncertainty Reduction Theory of Charles Berger
CHAPTER 10: Social Information Processing Theory of Joseph Walther
Relationship Maintenance
CHAPTER 11: Relational Dialectics of Leslie Baxter & Barbara Montgomery
CHAPTER 12: Communication Privacy Management Theory of Sandra Petronio
CHAPTER 13: Media Multiplexity Theory of Caroline Hawthornthwaite
Influence
CHAPTER 14: Social Judgment Theory of Muzafer Sherif
CHAPTER 15: Elaboration Likelihood Model of Richard Petty & John Cacioppo
CHAPTER 16: Cognitive Dissonance Theory of Leon Festinger
Division 3: Group and Public Communication
Group Communication
CHAPTER 17: Functional Perspective on Group Decision Making of Randy Hirokawa & Dennis Gouran
CHAPTER 18: Symbolic Convergence Theory of Ernest Bormann
Organizational Communication
CHAPTER 19: Cultural Approach to Organizations of Clifford Geertz & Michael Pacanowsky
CHAPTER 20: Communicative Constitution of Organizations of Robert McPhee
CHAPTER 21: Critical Theory of Communication in Organizations of Stanley Deetz
Public Rhetoric
CHAPTER 22: The Rhetoric of Aristotle
CHAPTER 23: Dramatism of Kenneth Burke
CHAPTER 24: Narrative Paradigm of Walter Fisher
Division 4: Mass Communication
Media and Culture
CHAPTER 25: Media Ecology of Marshall McLuhan
CHAPTER 26: Semiotics of Roland Barthes
CHAPTER 27: Cultural Studies of Stuart Hall
Media Effects
CHAPTER 28: Uses and Gratifications of Elihu Katz
CHAPTER 29: Cultivation Theory of George Gerbner
CHAPTER 30: Agenda-Setting Theory of Maxwell McCombs & Donald Shaw
Division 5: Cultural Context
Gender and Communication
CHAPTER 31: Genderlect Styles of Deborah Tannen
CHAPTER 32: Standpoint Theory of Sandra Harding & Julia Wood
CHAPTER 33: Muted Group Theory of Cheris Kramarae
Intercultural Communication
CHAPTER 34: Communication Accommodation Theory of Howard Giles
CHAPTER 35: Face-Negotiation Theory of Stella Ting-Toomey
CHAPTER 36: Co-Cultural Theory of Mark Orbe
Division 6: Integration
Integration
CHAPTER 37: Common Threads in Comm Theories
Appendix A: Abstracts of Theories
Appendix B: Feature Films That Illustrate Communication Theories
Appendix C: NCA Credo for Ethical Communication