2nd Edition

Human Communication Theory and Research Concepts, Contexts, and Challenges

By Robert L. Heath, Jennings Bryant Copyright 2000
464 Pages
by Routledge

468 Pages
by Routledge

464 Pages
by Routledge

Human Communication Theory and Research introduces students to the growing body of theory and research in communication, demonstrating the integration between the communication efforts of interpersonal, organizational, and mediated settings. This second edition builds from the foundation of the original volume to demonstrate the rich array of theories, theoretical connections, and research... Read more
Contents: Preface. Why Study Theories and Conduct Research? Anatomy of the Communication Process. Language, Meaning, and Messages. Information and Uncertainty: Concepts and Contexts. Persuasion: Concepts and Contexts. Interpersonal Communication: Relationships, Expectations, and Conflict. Interpersonal Communication: Social Cognition and Communication Competence. Communication in Organizations. Mass-Mediated Communication. New Communication Technologies.

Biography

Heath, Robert L.; Bryant, Jennings