Using Communication Theory

Klappentext "Using Communication Theory was a rarity in bridging the gap between ideas and practice. It was itself a model of good communication and in its second, revised edition, it is still a most reliable and accessible guide to the lessons that communication theory and research offer to practitioners, especially in planning for change." - Denis McQuail, Professor Emeritus, University of Amsterdam "Using Communication Theory has become a classic in the education of communication. It is the comprehensive and self-evident source for theories and models, forming the base for the study of professions requiring communication planning." - Larsåke Larsson, Örebro University What does theory have to do with the practice of communication? Communication planning is used daily by thousands of people: public relations practitioners, technical writers, information campaigners, advertising professionals, organization consultants, educators, health communicators and more. Without a solid understanding of communication theory, practitioners have difficulty getting their messages heard. The second edition of this best-selling textbook has been updated with the student firmly in mind. With new learning features that directly engage with the practical side of theory, students will: Practice what they learn with activities and exercises. Apply their own experiences to theory through prompts to reflection. Consolidate their learning with highlighted definitions and lists of key terms. Take it further with boxed excerpts from classic texts. Showing how theories relate directly to the planning and experience of effective communication, Using Communication Theory - 2nd Edition provides indispensable insights into the practical nature of communication theory. In today's landscape of communication overload, this book remains an essential, authoritative guide for both students and practitioners. Zusammenfassung Second editon of this international bestseller. Unique in that it deals with both communication theory as well as its practical application in planned communication. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction PART ONE: THE BASICS Conceptual Tools The Nature of Communication Planning Not All Problems Are Communication Problems Categorization of Basic Strategies PART TWO: THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO COMMUNICATION PLANNING Multi-Step Flow Approaches (1): The Two-Step Model Multi-Step Flow Approaches (2): Diffusion of Innovations Theory A Network Approach Systems Theory Perspectives Social Marketing Perspectives Communication Campaigns: A Meeting Place for Different Approaches PART THREE: THE ELEMENTS OF MASS COMMUNICATION THEORIES The Sender/Communicator The Message The Medium The Audience Effects ...

Zusammenfassung
Second editon of this international bestseller. Unique in that it deals with both communication theory as well as its practical application in planned communication.

Inhalt

Introduction
PART ONE: THE BASICS
Conceptual Tools
The Nature of Communication Planning
Not All Problems Are Communication Problems
Categorization of Basic Strategies
PART TWO: THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO COMMUNICATION PLANNING
Multi-Step Flow Approaches (1): The Two-Step Model
Multi-Step Flow Approaches (2): Diffusion of Innovations Theory
A Network Approach
Systems Theory Perspectives
Social Marketing Perspectives
Communication Campaigns: A Meeting Place for Different Approaches
PART THREE: THE ELEMENTS OF MASS COMMUNICATION THEORIES
The Sender/Communicator
The Message
The Medium
The Audience
Effects