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Introducing Communication Theorylinks among theory and everyday experiences. The text uses an engaging writing style to present the concept of theory, and helps students become insightful critical thinkers.Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect (R) is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following:* SmartBook (R) - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content.* Access to your instructor's homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course.* Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement.* The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping.Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html
Contents
Part One Setting the Stage 1COMMUNICATION, THEORY, AND RESEARCH1. Thinking About Communication: Definitions, Models, and Ethics 32. Thinking About the Field: Traditions and Contexts 263. Thinking About Theory and Research 45Part Two Understanding the Dialogue 69THE SELF AND MESSAGES4. Symbolic Interaction Theory 725. Coordinated Management of Meaning 886. Cognitive Dissonance Theory 1097. Expectancy Violations Theory 125RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT8. Uncertainty Reduction Theory 1439. Social Exchange Theory 16410. Social Penetration Theory 18011. Relational Dialectics Theory 19812. Communication Privacy Management Theory 21513. Social Information Processing 230GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS14. Groupthink 25115. Structuration Theory 27016. Organizational Culture Theory 28717. Organizational Information Theory 303THE PUBLIC18. The Rhetoric 32219. Dramatism 34020. The Narrative Paradigm 354THE MEDIA21. Agenda Setting Theory 37322. Spiral of Silence Theory 38723. Uses and Gratifications Theory 40424. Cultivation Theory 42025. Cultural Studies 43726. Media Ecology Theory 453CULTURE AND DIVERSITY27. Face-Negotiation Theory 47528. Communication Accommodation Theory 49229. Muted Group Theory 51030.Feminist Standpoint Theory 527Afterward(Connecting Quests)543Glossary G-1References R-1Name Index I-1Subject Index I-1NER(01): WOW
