An integrated approach to communication theory and research
New York; London:
Routledge
(2019) 3rd ed., xvii, 590 pp.
ISBN 978-1-138-56144-1 (hbk); 978-1-138-56147-2 (pbk); 978-0-203-71075-3 (ebook)
"An Integrated Approach to Communication Theory and Research provides an in-depth overview of communication studies as well as integrating theory with research. This new edition provides a comprehensive overview of current theory and research written by the top theorists and researchers in each area. It has been updated to address the growing influence of technology, changing relationships, and several growing integrated approaches to communication and includes seven new chapters on digital media, media effects, privacy, darks side, applied communication, relational communication, instructional communication, communication and the law. The book continues to be essential reading for students and faculty who want a thorough overview of contemporary communication theory and research." (Publisher)
Contents
I. STUDYING “THEORY”: DOING “RESEARCH
1 Integrating theory and research: starting with questions / Don W. Stacks and Michael B. Salwen, 3
2 Thinking about theory / Steven H. Chafee, 15
3 Thinking quantitatively / Michael J. Beatty, 33
4 The qualitative method in communication research / Mark Hickson and Brennan Hickson, 43
II. MASS COMMUNICATION: APPROACHES AND CONCERNS
5 Mass communication theory and research: the dynamic nature of theoretical approaches / Wayne Wanta and Barbara Myslik, 59
6 Privacy issues in communication / Fritz Messere, 73
7 Media gatekeeping / Tim P. Vos, 87
8 The agenda-setting role of the news media / Sebastián Valenzuela and Maxwell McCombs, 99
9 Cultivation analysis: research and practice / Nancy Signorielli, Michael Morgan, and James Shanahan, 113
10 Theories and methods in knowledge gap research / Cecilie Gaziano and Emanuel Gaziano, 127
11 Uses and gratifications / Paul Haridakis and Zachary Humphries, 139
12 Spiral of silence / Charles T. Salmon and Thanomwong Poorisat, 155
13 International communication / Lindita Camaj, 169
14 Violence and sex in the media / Wes Fondren, Kyle J. Holody, and Jennings Bryant, 185
15 Advertising / Esther Thorson and Shelly Rodgers, 199
16 Digital media: identity management / Lee Humphreys, Alexa Paley, and Sierra Rinaldi, 213
17 Media effects: a functional perspective / Nicholas David Bowman, 223
III. HUMAN COMMUNICATION APPROACHES AND CONCERNS
18 Human communication theories and research: traditions and models / Virginia P. Richmond and James C. McCroskey, 237
19 The rhetorical perspective: doing, being, shaping, and seeing / J. David Cisneros, Kristen L. McCauliff, and Vanessa B. Beasley, 247
20 Persuasion / Michael D. Miller and Timothy R. Levine, 261
21 Interpersonal communication / Charles R. Berger and Michael E. Roloff, 277
22 Delineating the dark side of communication / Brian Spitzberg, 293
23 Intercultural communication / Thomas M. Steinfatt and Diane M. Millette, 307
24 Intrapersonal communication and imagined interactions: a musical application / James M. Honeycutt, 321
25 Nonverbal communication / Amy S. Ebesu Hubbard and Judee K. Burgoon, 333
26 Applied communication / Lawrence R. Frey and Jeanette German, 347
27 Organizational communication: theory and practice / Tyler Harrison, Jessica Muhamad, and Fan Yang, 359
IV. INTEGRATED APPROACHES TO COMMUNICATION
28 Relational communication / Sean M. Horan and Leah E. Bryant, 377
29 Internet communication (and social media) / Marcus Messner, Bruce Garrison, and Marcia W. DiStaso, 387
30 Corporate communication / Shannon A. Bowen, 399
31 Diffusion of innovations / Everette M. Rodgers, Arvind Singhal, and Margaret M. Quinlan, 415
32 Credibility / Charles C. Self and Chris Roberts, 435
33 Political communication / Sharon E. Jarvis and Kassie M. Barroquillo, 447
34 Public relations and integrated communication / Dustin Supa, 463
35 Health communication: social support and health outcomes / Kevin B. Wright, 479
36 Feminist theory / Carolyn Garrett Cline, 493
37 Communication ethics / Donald K. Wright, 505
38 Instructional communication / Marian L. Houser, 517
39 Communication and the law / Jason Zenor, 529
V. FUTURE OF THEORY AND RESEARCH IN COMMUNICATION
40 The future of communication theory and research / Michael J. Beatty and Paola Pascual-Ferrá, 545
1 Integrating theory and research: starting with questions / Don W. Stacks and Michael B. Salwen, 3
2 Thinking about theory / Steven H. Chafee, 15
3 Thinking quantitatively / Michael J. Beatty, 33
4 The qualitative method in communication research / Mark Hickson and Brennan Hickson, 43
II. MASS COMMUNICATION: APPROACHES AND CONCERNS
5 Mass communication theory and research: the dynamic nature of theoretical approaches / Wayne Wanta and Barbara Myslik, 59
6 Privacy issues in communication / Fritz Messere, 73
7 Media gatekeeping / Tim P. Vos, 87
8 The agenda-setting role of the news media / Sebastián Valenzuela and Maxwell McCombs, 99
9 Cultivation analysis: research and practice / Nancy Signorielli, Michael Morgan, and James Shanahan, 113
10 Theories and methods in knowledge gap research / Cecilie Gaziano and Emanuel Gaziano, 127
11 Uses and gratifications / Paul Haridakis and Zachary Humphries, 139
12 Spiral of silence / Charles T. Salmon and Thanomwong Poorisat, 155
13 International communication / Lindita Camaj, 169
14 Violence and sex in the media / Wes Fondren, Kyle J. Holody, and Jennings Bryant, 185
15 Advertising / Esther Thorson and Shelly Rodgers, 199
16 Digital media: identity management / Lee Humphreys, Alexa Paley, and Sierra Rinaldi, 213
17 Media effects: a functional perspective / Nicholas David Bowman, 223
III. HUMAN COMMUNICATION APPROACHES AND CONCERNS
18 Human communication theories and research: traditions and models / Virginia P. Richmond and James C. McCroskey, 237
19 The rhetorical perspective: doing, being, shaping, and seeing / J. David Cisneros, Kristen L. McCauliff, and Vanessa B. Beasley, 247
20 Persuasion / Michael D. Miller and Timothy R. Levine, 261
21 Interpersonal communication / Charles R. Berger and Michael E. Roloff, 277
22 Delineating the dark side of communication / Brian Spitzberg, 293
23 Intercultural communication / Thomas M. Steinfatt and Diane M. Millette, 307
24 Intrapersonal communication and imagined interactions: a musical application / James M. Honeycutt, 321
25 Nonverbal communication / Amy S. Ebesu Hubbard and Judee K. Burgoon, 333
26 Applied communication / Lawrence R. Frey and Jeanette German, 347
27 Organizational communication: theory and practice / Tyler Harrison, Jessica Muhamad, and Fan Yang, 359
IV. INTEGRATED APPROACHES TO COMMUNICATION
28 Relational communication / Sean M. Horan and Leah E. Bryant, 377
29 Internet communication (and social media) / Marcus Messner, Bruce Garrison, and Marcia W. DiStaso, 387
30 Corporate communication / Shannon A. Bowen, 399
31 Diffusion of innovations / Everette M. Rodgers, Arvind Singhal, and Margaret M. Quinlan, 415
32 Credibility / Charles C. Self and Chris Roberts, 435
33 Political communication / Sharon E. Jarvis and Kassie M. Barroquillo, 447
34 Public relations and integrated communication / Dustin Supa, 463
35 Health communication: social support and health outcomes / Kevin B. Wright, 479
36 Feminist theory / Carolyn Garrett Cline, 493
37 Communication ethics / Donald K. Wright, 505
38 Instructional communication / Marian L. Houser, 517
39 Communication and the law / Jason Zenor, 529
V. FUTURE OF THEORY AND RESEARCH IN COMMUNICATION
40 The future of communication theory and research / Michael J. Beatty and Paola Pascual-Ferrá, 545
