The Handbook of Communication Science

by Charles R. Berger

• ISBN13: 9781412918138
• ISBN10: 1412918138
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-04-30
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

Summary

This revision of a classic volume presents state-of-the-art reviews of established and emerging areas of communication science and provides an intellectual compass that points the way to future theorizing about communication processes. In this Second Edition of The Handbook of Communication Science , editors Charles R. Berger, Michael E. Roloff, and David Roskos-Ewoldsen bring together an impressive array of communication scholars to explore and synthesize the varying perspectives and approaches within the dynamic field of communication science. After first addressing the methods of research and the history of the field, the Handbook then examines the levels of analysis in communication (individual to macro-social), the functions of communication (such as socialization and persuasion), and the contexts in which communication occurs (such as couples, families, organizations, and mass media). Key Features: Draws on the scholarship and expertise of leading communication scholars who explore different aspects of the field Covers all facets of communication science, from the historical and theoretical to the practical and applied Covers the latest theoretical developments in the field, as well as alternative methodologies and levels of analysis Explores key communication contexts of the 21st century, including interpersonal dimensions of health communication, the scientific investigation of marital and family communication, and computer-mediated communication Includes incisive analyses, literature reviews, bibliographies, and suggestions for future researchThe Handbook of Communication Science, Second Edition , is an essential reference resource for scholars, practitioners, and students. It is appropriate for upper-level undergraduate or graduate courses in Communication and Media Studies and Mass Communication.

Table of Contents

Overview

What is Communication Science?

A Historical Overview of Research in Communication Studies

Alternative Approaches to Theorizing in Communication Science

Communication Codes

Alternative Methodological Approaches to Communication Science

Language and Communication

Nonverbal Communication Theories of Interaction Adaptation

Fundamental Processes

Message Production Processes

Message Processing

The Nature of Interpersonal Communication

Theoretical Developments in Organizational Communication Research

Levels of Analysis and Communication Science

Functions

Persuasion

Seeking and Resisting Compliance

Social Influence in Groups and Organizations

Mass Media Effects

Interpersonal Conflict

Intergroup Conflict

Bargaining and Negotiation

Establishing and Maintaining Relationships

Media Entertainment

The Social Matrix of Emotion Expression and Regulation

Group Decision-Making

Communication Contexts

Interpersonal Dimensions of Health Communication

Communication Campaigns

Political Communication

Intercultural Communication

The Scientific Investigation of Marital and Family Communication

Computer-Mediated Communication

Human Computer Interaction

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