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Exploring Communication Theory: Making Sense of Us
Continuing its engaging and readable approach, this second edition presents an overview of the major theories within the discipline of communication studies inclusive of the three major paradigms of social scientific, interpretive, and critical. Each member of the author team writes from his or her area of expertise, giving readers further insight into how the theory is applied to research within communication studies. With extensive pedagogical features, the text underscores key concepts and links them to students’ own communication studies scholarship and everyday lives. Key updates for this edition include updated examples and discussions around theories to give students a deeper understanding; explorations of Black Lives Matter and intersectionality; and new pedagogical features in line with Bloom’s taxonomy. This book is ideal as a core text for undergraduate courses in communication theory. Online resources also accompany the an instructor manual, test bank, lecture slides, and author introduction videos. Please visit www.routledge.com/9781032015194 to access the materials.
408 pages, Paperback
Published June 14, 2022
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Kory Floyd
80 books5 followersKory Floyd is a National Communication Association Book Award winner and the author of ten books. He has been featured on the Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning, Huff Post Live, NPR, & BBC Radio. His articles have been published by Glamour, Women’s Health, Redbook, Seattle Times,
In Denver Times, and Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Dr. Floyd is professor of health and family communication at Arizona State University in Tempe and a research associate with the Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson. Floyd received his bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University, his master’s from the University of Washington, and his PhD from the University of Arizona. Kory Floyd is represented by the Linda Konner Literary Agency in NYC.
In Denver Times, and Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Dr. Floyd is professor of health and family communication at Arizona State University in Tempe and a research associate with the Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson. Floyd received his bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University, his master’s from the University of Washington, and his PhD from the University of Arizona. Kory Floyd is represented by the Linda Konner Literary Agency in NYC.
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One of the best academic graduate books I've been assigned.
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