Clarifying Communication Theories A Hands-On Approach

A textbook and workbook introducing several theories of human and mass communication in a straightforward manner. Relying heavily on examples and exercises, the chapters are relatively short and include a founding or early journal article and reference to a more recent article that can be assigned. Instructors can use the book as a core text supplemented with readings and lectures, or as a supplement.

Gerald Stone received his PhD in mass communication from Syracuse University and is professor and director of graduate studies in the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Formerly dean of the College of Communications and Fine Arts, Dr. Stone also chaired the journalism program at the University of Memphis. Michael Singletary received his PhD in journalism at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and is presently professor and associate dean of the Graduate School at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Virginia P. Richmond received her PhD in speech communication at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Dr. Richmond is a professor in the Department of Communication Studies and is the coordinator of Communication Extended Learning Programs at West Virginia University in Morgantown.