Communication Theories in Action: An Introduction

by Julia T. Wood

This text introduces students to a select set of leading theories in the communication field and demonstrates how these theories apply to their lives. Chapters group theories coherently so that students can compare and contrast different approaches to particular interests in the field (for example: relationships, performance, language and mass communication).

Genres: Communication, Nonfiction

384 pages, Paperback

First published October 14, 1996

About the author

Julia T. Wood is a Professor of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Wood's teaching and research focus on gender, communication, and culture; personal relationships; and feminist theories.

Reviews

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed this text book. I wanted to buy it after I read it, alas I can't pay $175 just because I liked it. Very insightful and thought provoking. Many lessons learned about communication within relationships, society, organizations, and individuals.

[J COleman]

so far interesting