Download or read book In Search of a Simple Introduction to Communication written by Nimrod Bar-Am and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-02-09 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a philosophical introduction to the field of communication and media studies. In search of the philosophical backgrounds of that relatively young field, the book explores why this overwhelmingly popular discipline is in crisis. The book discusses classic introductions on communication, provides an update on lessons learned, and re-evaluates the work of pioneers in the light of up-to-date philosophical standards. It summarizes various debates surrounding the foundations of system theory and especially its applicability to the Social Sciences in general and to Communication Studies in particular. Communication schools promise their students an understanding of the source of a principal and dynamical power in their lives, a power shaping societies and identities, molding aspirations, and deciding their fates. They also promise students a practical benefit, a chance to learn the secret of controlling that dynamical power, improving a set of skills that would ensure them a critical edge in the future job market: become better media experts for all media. Yet no one seems to know how such promises are met. Can there be a general theory of communication? If not, what can (should) communication students learn? This book looks at the problem from a philosophical perspective and proposes a framework wherein critical cases can be tested.
Download or read book An Introduction to Communication written by Lynn H. Turner and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-10-11 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise book presents theory and teaches skills allowing students from all academic backgrounds to understand the communication field.
Download or read book Messages written by Arthur Asa Berger and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-06-16 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief, inexpensive, informal introductory text for the basic course in communication, Messages features lively writing, a focus on theorists of communication, and inclusion of contemporary topics of identity, social media, and visual communication.
Download or read book An Introduction to Communication Studies written by Sheila Steinberg and published by Juta and Company Ltd. This book was released on 2007 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this introductory textbook, the author contextualises approaches and theories on cornmunication studies by making use of local examples from the mass media, as well as relevant political and social experiences. The book is divided into two parts. The first provides students with a strong foundation in communication while the second focuses on the areas of specialisation within communication studies. Each chapter starts with the learning Outcomes and a short overview of the chapter. Students can monitor their learning by using the summaries and 'test yourself' questions at the end of every chapter. Scenarios provide examples of how the theory can be applied in practice. This makes for a learner-friendly and accessible book which will prove invaluable to Students and professionals alike. Beginner students majoring in Communication Studies, as well as those studying towards various degrees or qualifications where communication is a prerequisite will find this book useful.
Download or read book Communication written by Karl Erik Rosengren and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2000-02-11 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written as an introduction for beginning students, this book offers a thorough, yet lively, overview of human communication in all its aspects. Accessibly written and assuming no prior knowledge of the discipline Communication: An Introduction: offers a thorough, yet lively, examination of all aspects of human communication, including: a summary of its nature, form and function; a detailed analysis of all the levels of communication; a description and overview of the different traditions of communication studies; and a consideration of the future of communication - as a phenomenon and as a field of research.
Download or read book Introduction to Communication Systems written by Upamanyu Madhow and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-11-24 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible undergraduate textbook introducing key fundamental principles behind modern communication systems, supported by exercises, software problems and lab exercises.
Download or read book Introduction to Communication Studies written by John Fiske and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the second edition of this widely-used introductory text John Fiske draws upon the main authorities in the field, from Shannon and Weaver'sCommunication Theoryto Saussure's structural linguistics and Peirce'sSemiotics. He examines the two main schools: seeing communication as the encoding, transmission, and decoding of messages; and viewing communication as the generation of meanings.
Download or read book Introduction to the History of Communication written by Terence P. Moran and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2010 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An Introduction to the History of Communication: Evolutions and Revolutions provides a comprehensive overview of how human communication has changed and is changing. Focusing on the evolutions and revolutions of six key changes in the history of communication---becoming human; creating writing; developing print; capturing the image; harnessing electricity; and exploring cybernetics---the author reveals how communication was generated, stored, and shared. This ecological approach provides a comprehensive understanding of the key variables that underlie each of these great evolutions-revolutions in human communication. Designed as an introduction for history of communication classes, the text examines the past, attempting to identify the key dynamics of change in these human, technical, semiotic, social, political, economic, and cultural structures, in order to better understand the present and prepare for possible future developments."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Thinking Through Communication written by Sarah Trenholm and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-08-19 with total page 617 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praised for its teachability, Thinking Through Communication provides an excellent, balanced introduction to basic theories and principles of communication, making sense of a complex field through a variety of approaches. In an organized and coherent manner, Thinking Through Communication covers a full range of topics- from the history of communication study to the methods used by current communication scholars to understand human interaction. The text explores communication in a variety of traditional contexts: interpersonal, group, organizational, public, intercultural, computer-mediated communication and the mass media. This edition also offers new insights into public speaking and listening. This text can be used successfully in both theory- and skills-based courses. Written in a clear, lively style, Trenholm's overall approach-including her use of examples and interesting illustrations-helps both majors and non-majors alike develop a better understanding of communication as a field of study and an appreciation for ways in which communication impacts their daily lives.
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Download or read book The Basics of Interpersonal Communication written by Scott McLean and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on skills students can use to effect positive change in their lives, this textbook for a first communication course describes different listening styles and the principles of verbal and nonverbal communication, identifies the characteristics of healthy personal relationships and intercultural communication, and demonstrates the five stages of conversation and the three stages of interpersonal conflict. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Download or read book Questions of Communication written by Rob Anderson and published by Bedford/St. Martin's. This book was released on 2001-10-12 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A perfect core text for introduction to communication or communication theory classes, Questions of Communication puts theory into context by using an accessible question and answer format — each chapter begins with a topical question and then shows students how different theories have sought to answer it.
Download or read book Communication written by John T. Warren and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-18 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for hybrid approaches to the course, this exciting new text provides an introduction to communication theory, interpersonal communication, and public communication and culture through the lens of contemporary critical theory. By situating communication concepts and theories within contemporary and engaging cultural scenes, the book is much more than a survey of ideas—it demonstrates the power of communication in our everyday lives.
Download or read book Introduction to Communication Studies written by Alan Goodboy and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of communication studies is one of the most exciting disciplines to study
Download or read book An Introduction to Rhetorical Communication written by James C Mccroskey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to Rhetorical Communication offers a true integration of rhetorical theory and social science approaches to public communication. This highly successful text guides students through message planning and presentation in an easy step-by-step process. An Introduction to Rhetorical Communication provides students with a solid grounding in the rhetorical tradition and the basis for developing effective messages.
Download or read book An Introduction to Communication and Artificial Intelligence written by David J. Gunkel and published by Polity. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communication and artificial intelligence (AI) are closely related. It is communication – particularly interpersonal conversational interaction – that provides AI with its defining test case and experimental evidence. Likewise, recent developments in AI introduce new challenges and opportunities for communication studies. Technologies such as machine translation of human languages, spoken dialogue systems like Siri, algorithms capable of producing publishable journalistic content, and social robots are all designed to communicate with users in a human-like way. This timely and original textbook provides educators and students with a much-needed resource, connecting the dots between the science of AI and the discipline of communication studies. Clearly outlining the topic's scope, content and future, the text introduces key issues and debates, highlighting the importance and relevance of AI to communication studies. In lively and accessible prose, David Gunkel provides a new generation with the information, knowledge, and skills necessary to working and living in a world where social interaction is no longer restricted to humans. The first work of its kind, An Introduction to Communication and Artificial Intelligence is the go-to textbook for students and scholars getting to grips with this crucial interdisciplinary topic.
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