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9781577662709

Building Communication Theory

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    9781577662709

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    1577662709

  • Edition: 4th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2003-01-01
  • Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc

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Table of Contents

Preface xi
Part I Theory Building in Communication 1(74)
Introduction to Studying Communication
3(22)
Issues in Understanding Communication
5(7)
Basic Components and Concepts
5(2)
Defining Communication
7(2)
Understanding the Nature of Communication
9(3)
Points of Controversy About Communication
12(9)
Communication and Intent
12(5)
Communication as Planned Behavior
17(2)
Transactional Nature of Communication
19(1)
The Functions of Communication
20(1)
The Interdisciplinary Approach to Communication
21(2)
Summary
23(1)
Key Terms/Concepts
23(2)
Points of View about Theory
25(24)
Four Functions of Theories
29(4)
Theories Organize Experience
29(3)
Theories Extend Knowledge
32(1)
Theories Stimulate and Guide Further Research
33(1)
Theories Perform an Anticipatory Function
33(1)
How Do Theories Develop and Change?
33(2)
How Are Theories Tested?
35(4)
How Are Theories Evaluated and Compared?
39(6)
Necessary Criteria
40(3)
Desirable Criteria
43(2)
What Constitutes a Good Communication Theory?
45(2)
What Should Be the Scope of a Good Communication Theory?
45(1)
Is It More Important to Explain or to Predict Behavior?
46(1)
Summary
47(1)
Key Terms/Concepts
48(1)
Paradigms and Communication Theory
49(26)
Paradigms and Communication Theory
49(1)
The Covering Laws Perspective
50(6)
Positivistic versus Probabilistic Conception of Laws
52(1)
Discovering Certain ``Laws'' of Communication
53(2)
``Tools'' of the Law-Governed Communication Researcher
55(1)
Strengths of the Laws Perspective
55(1)
Weaknesses of the Laws Perspective
56(1)
The Communibiological Perspective
56(5)
Strengths of the Communibiological Perspective
59(1)
Weaknesses of the Communibiological Perspective
60(1)
The Human Action Perspective
61(5)
Strengths of the Human Action Perspective
65(1)
Weaknesses of the Human Action Perspective
66(1)
The Systems Perspective
66(7)
Strengths of the Systems Perspective
71(1)
Weaknesses of the Systems Perspective
72(1)
Summary
73(1)
Key Terms/Concepts
74(1)
Part II Theory Building in Major Approaches to Communication 75(114)
Trait Approaches
77(24)
Contexts, Traits, and States
78(2)
The Cross-Situational Consistency Framework
80(18)
Apprehension Traits
83(3)
Presentation Traits
86(2)
Adaptation Traits
88(4)
Aggression Traits
92(6)
Summary
98(1)
Key Terms/Concepts
99(2)
Persuasion Approaches
101(42)
Conceptualizing Persuasion
102(2)
Six Dimensions of Persuasion Situations
104(1)
Self-Awareness and Persuasion
104(1)
Approaches to Understanding Persuasion
105(36)
The Variable-Analytic Approach
105(2)
Personality Traits and Persuasion
107(2)
Research on Message Variables
109(5)
The Source Credibility Approach
114(3)
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
117(3)
Theory of Message Design Logics
120(4)
Ego-Involvement, or Social Judgment Theory
124(2)
The Theory of Reasoned Action
126(5)
The Theory of Planned Behavior
131(2)
Elaboration Likelihood Theory
133(3)
Compliance-Gaining Message Selection
136(4)
Preventing Persuasion
140(1)
Summary
141(1)
Key Terms/Concepts
142(1)
Verbal Behavior Approaches
143(22)
Signs, Symbols, and Signals
144(1)
Language and Meaning
145(1)
Language and Perception
146(3)
Theory of Linguistic Relativity
146(2)
Question Phrasing
148(1)
Language and Power
149(5)
Communicating Power and Status
149(1)
Sex, Gender and Power: Differences in Verbal Behavior
150(1)
Language Intensity and Opinionation
151(3)
Theoretical Approaches to Verbal Behavior
154(9)
Communication Accommodation Theory
154(3)
Speech Act Theory
157(3)
The Conversation and Discourse Analytic Perspectives
160(3)
Summary
163(1)
Key Terms/Concepts
164(1)
Nonverbal Behavior Approaches
165(24)
Affective-Cognitive Dimensions of Communication
166(1)
Contextual Nature of Nonverbal Communication
167(1)
Nonverbal Behavior and Intentionality
168(1)
Nonverbal Communication Abilities
169(2)
Functions of Nonverbal Communication
171(6)
Sending Uncomfortable Messages
171(1)
Forming Impressions
172(1)
Making Relationships Clear
173(1)
Regulating Interaction
174(1)
Influencing People
175(1)
Reinforcing and Modifying Verbal Messages
176(1)
Expectancy Violations Theory
177(3)
Nonverbal Immediacy and Cognitive Valence Theory
180(6)
An Extension of Nonverbal Immediacy---Cognitive Valence Theory
184(2)
Summary
186(1)
Key Terms/Concepts
187(2)
Part III Theory Building in Communication Contexts 189(144)
Interpersonal Contexts
191(26)
Uncertainty Reduction Theory
192(5)
Three Stages of Initial Interactions
192(1)
Uncertainty Reduction Axioms
192(1)
Uncertainty Reduction Theorems
193(1)
Moving Beyond Initial Interaction Stages
194(2)
Strategies to Reduce Uncertainty
196(1)
A Test of Uncertainty Reduction Theory
196(1)
Predicted Outcome Value Theory
197(1)
Attraction Theories and Relational Development
197(5)
The Interpersonal Goal-Oriented Theory of Attraction
198(1)
Reinforcement Theory and Attraction
199(1)
Similarity and Interpersonal Attraction
199(1)
Evaluating the Attraction-Reinforcement Research
200(2)
The Theory of Interpersonal Communication Motives
202(4)
Personal Construct Theory, or Constructivism
206(3)
Coordinated Management of Meaning
209(3)
Relational Dialectics
212(3)
A Systems Model of Relational Interaction
215(1)
Summary
215(1)
Key Terms/Concepts
216(1)
Group Contexts
217(22)
Nature of Groups
217(7)
Group Size
217(1)
Types of Groups
218(1)
Leadership
219(2)
Conflict
221(1)
Conformity
222(2)
Functional Theory of Group Decision Quality
224(2)
Theory of Groupthink
226(4)
Symbolic Convergence Theory
230(2)
Interaction System Model
232(2)
Multiple Sequence Model of Group Decisions
234(3)
Summary
237(1)
Key Terms/Concepts
237(2)
Organizational Contexts
239(26)
Development of Organizational Communication
240(2)
The Theory of Independent-Mindedness
242(5)
Uncertainty Reduction Theory
247(1)
Critical Theories of Organizations
248(1)
A Theory of Decision Making, Identification, and Control
249(2)
Structurational Theory of Climate
251(3)
Theory of Organizational Assimilation
254(2)
Organizational Information Theory
256(4)
Structural-Functional Systems
260(2)
Summary
262(1)
Key Terms/Concepts
263(2)
Mass Media Contexts
265(30)
Mass Communication in Contemporary Society
265(1)
Early Theory-Building Efforts in Mass Communication
266(3)
The ``Magic Bullet'' Theory
267(1)
The Two-Step Flow Theory
267(1)
Diffusion Theory
268(1)
The Functional Approach to Mass Communication Theory
269(2)
Agenda-Setting Theory and Mass Communication
271(2)
Mass Communication and Parasocial Interaction
273(4)
Influences of Interpersonal Communication Theory
274(1)
Measuring Parasocial Interaction
275(2)
Uses and Gratifications Theory
277(5)
Objectives of the Theory
277(1)
Examples of Uses and Gratifications Research
278(3)
Criticisms of the Theory
281(1)
Cultivation Theory
282(4)
The Interaction of Media and Reality
283(1)
Heavy versus Light Television Viewers
283(1)
Refinement of Cultivation Theory
284(1)
Criticisms of the Theory
285(1)
The Spiral of Silence Theory
286(3)
Media Dependency Theory
289(5)
Summary
294(1)
Key Terms/Concepts
294(1)
Building Communication Theory: A Focus on Applied Contexts
295(38)
Family Communication
296(6)
Conceptualizations of the Family
296(1)
Characteristics of the Family Communication Context
297(1)
Families as Systems
298(2)
Fitzpatrick's Typology of Couple Types
300(1)
The Argumentative Skill Deficiency Model of Intrafamily Violence
301(1)
Health Communication
302(11)
Functions of Communication in the Health Context
303(1)
Communication Contexts within Health Communication
304(5)
The Systems Perspective
309(1)
The Health Belief Model
310(3)
Intercultural Communication
313(12)
Key Concepts in Intercultural Communication
314(4)
Anxiety/Uncertainty Management Theory
318(5)
Facework Theory
323(2)
Political Communication
325(4)
Symbolic Convergence Theory and Political Communication
325(2)
Agenda-Setting Theory in Political Communication
327(1)
A Constructivist View of Political Communication
328(1)
Summary
329(2)
Key Terms/Concepts
331(2)
Conclusion 333(4)
Glossary 337(22)
References 359(26)
Name Index 385(6)
Subject Index 391

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